Ever wondered where the Philippines falls in the global New Year countdown? Let’s break it down!
The first to celebrate? Kiribati’s Kiritimati Island, thanks to its UTC+14 time zone.
Then, the wave moves through Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, and Australia.
By the time Japan, South Korea, and China welcome the New Year, the Philippines is just minutes away—celebrating in its UTC+8 time zone, alongside neighbors like Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
And the last? Baker Island and Howland Island in UTC−12, with American Samoa not far behind.
So, next New Year’s Eve, remember, the Philippines rings in the celebration right in the heart of the global wave!
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