Each day starts at the international date line. But countries are free to observe time as they see fit—resulting in a number ...

For some locations around the world, the celebrations are over and it's now 2025. Just like there are time zones across the United States, there are time zones around the world to reflect the Earth's ...

After Kiribati, Samoa and Tonga are among the first countries to welcome the New Year. The New Zealand city of Auckland is considered one of the first major cities to welcome each day.

Kiribati is the first country in the world to celebrate 2026. The last is a U.S. territory. Here's a closer look at the time ...

It is 2026 in some countries already. Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, has become the first place in the world to ...

Kiribati celebrates first while it's still 10am on December 31 in the UK - but working out the order each nation celebrates ...

The world is welcoming 2026, but not all at once. While many countries are still preparing for midnight, Kiribati's Line Islands have already stepped into the New Year, thanks to a rare political ...

Kiribati steps into the New Year before the rest of the world, while others wait hours behind. Ever wondered why the New Year ...

For some locations around the world, the celebrations are over and it's now 2025. Just like there are time zones across the United States, there are time zones around the world to reflect the Earth's ...