LONDON — The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the primary nation to ring in 2025, with its 133,500 residents celebrating the brand new 12 months at 5 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
The Micronesian nation was quickly adopted into 2025 by the Chatham Islands in New Zealand at 5:15 a.m. ET.
Many of the remainder of New Zealand crossed the Worldwide Date Line at 6 a.m. The islands of Tokelau, Samoa, Tonga and components of Antarctica had been amongst these becoming a member of the get together shortly after.
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand’s capital Wellington and its largest metropolis of Auckland — each situated on the nation’s North Island — welcomed 2025 at 6 a.m. ET. Fireworks lit up the Auckland skyline as massed crowds watched.
Sydney, Australia
Residents of the western Australian metropolis of Sydney loved a fireworks show three hours forward of midnight native time, which will probably be at 8 a.m. ET.
The famed Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera Home supplied a well-recognized backdrop for New Yr revellers within the nation’s largest metropolis.
The 9pm fireworks are seen throughout New Yr’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.
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