About the New Year Countdown
New Year's Day is January 1. This countdown ends at midnight in your own time zone.
Who celebrates first?
Kiribati, in the Pacific Ocean, is among the first places to reach midnight because its Line Islands sit on the far side of the date line. Uninhabited islands near Baker Island are among the last.
Get ready for the new year
- Write three goals for the coming year
- Plan a party or a quiet night with family
- Finish open tasks at work before the holidays
- Put the countdown on a TV for the final minutes
Watch the final seconds
Open this page in full screen a few minutes before midnight and count down the last seconds together. The timer follows your device clock, so check that your phone or computer shows the right time before the night begins.
Quick ideas
- Plan a party or a trip
- Set goals for the coming year
- Count down with friends on a big screen
- Plan year end tasks at work
New Year date
The next New Year is on its usual date. That is a few days, or about a few weeks, from today.
How to use this countdown
The counter updates every second in your local time zone. Press Full screen to show it on a TV or classroom board.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until New Year?
The live counter on this page shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left until January 1.
When does the countdown end?
It ends at midnight on January 1 in your own time zone.