Who celebrates first in the world?

Time really does pass fast, and we will soon be entering a new year. However, New Year is welcomed at different times in different parts of the world. The time of celebration varies in different countries.

Some countries usher in the New Year early, while others celebrate it at the end. In this article, we will know which country celebrates New Year first and where India is in this list.

The first country to celebrate New Year

Know which country celebrates New Year first

The Earth takes approximately 365 days and a few hours to revolve around the Sun, making one year. The Earth rotates on its axis once in 24 hours, creating day and night. This is why there is time difference in different areas. The sun’s rays first fall in the Pacific Ocean and then gradually spread over the entire earth.

The International Date Line (IDL) was created to determine this time difference. Countries located west of this line enter the new day and new year first.

Importance of Republic of Kiribati

Where does New Year come first?

The credit for celebrating New Year first in the world goes to the Republic of Kiribati. Especially in its Line Islands the New Year starts earlier. Kiribati changed its calendar in 1995, making the region the first to celebrate the New Year. This country is spread in all four hemispheres.

After Kiribati, many other island countries in the Pacific Ocean like Samoa, Tonga, Tokelau and New Zealand welcome the New Year. After this, New Year comes in the eastern part of Russia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Nauru and Wallis and Fortuna. Then comes Tuvalu, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Guam, Micronesia and the Northern Mariana Islands.

New Year order in Asia

New Year order in Asia

The New Year comes first in Southeast Asia in parts of Indonesia. After this, the New Year begins in Japan and North Korea. After this, other Asian countries gradually enter the new year.

new year celebration in india

India will celebrate at the end

In India, New Year is celebrated last. Thus, New Year is a global celebration, reaching different countries as the Earth rotates. This time difference makes the New Year even more exciting.