Which country celebrated New Year's Day first? Find out what time New Year's Day begins in the US according to Indian Standard Time.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The whole world is celebrating New Year 2026. In India, people welcomed the New Year in the chilly weather. Celebrations also began with celebrations in the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan. But do you know which country celebrated New Year's Day first? Let's find out.

Which country celebrated New Year first?

New Zealand was the first country to usher in the New Year, 2026. Auckland marked the beginning of 2026 with a spectacular fireworks display. The iconic Sky Tower was ablaze with fireworks. Nearly 3,500 fireworks were set off atop the 240-meter-tall tower.

What time does New Year start in America?

People around the world begin celebrating the New Year as soon as the clock strikes 12 midnight on January 1st. However, the New Year is not celebrated simultaneously across the globe. In a country, New Year celebrations begin as soon as the clock strikes 12 midnight. New Year's Eve was celebrated in the US when it was 10:30 a.m. in India. This is because the next day in India starts earlier than in the US.

When was New Year celebrated in the world?

Like the US, New Year's Eve celebrations were celebrated at different times in different parts of the world. In Russia, New Year's Day began at 2:30 AM IST, while in Ukraine, it began at 3:30 AM.

While it was 4:30 a.m. in India, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland were celebrating the New Year. In Brazil and Argentina, the New Year began at 8:30 a.m. Indian Standard Time.

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