Watch New Year’s 2025 countdown celebrations around the world | LIVE: From Sydney’s Harbour in Australia, the epic Burj Khalifa light show in Dubai, to New York City’s famous ball drop in Times Square, keep an eye on the clock as we traverse the globe to join in on the biggest countdowns to the New Year!
Watch consecutive coverage of New Year’s celebrations around the world as countries ring in 2025 with fireworks, light displays and live performances.
New Year Countdown
| Time (ET) | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM ET | Auckland, New Zealand | Fireworks show |
| 8:00 AM ET | Sydney, Australia | Fireworks display |
| 11:00 AM ET | Hong Kong | Fireworks show |
| 12:00 PM ET | Bangkok, Thailand | Chao Phraya River fireworks |
| 1:00 PM ET | India (various locations) | Fireworks celebrations |
| 1:45 PM ET | Karachi, Pakistan | Fireworks display |
| 3:00 PM ET | Dubai, UAE | Burj Khalifa fireworks |
| 4:00 PM ET | Kenya | Fireworks celebrations |
| 5:00 PM ET | Athens, Greece | Fireworks display |
| 6:00 PM ET | Paris, France | Light show at Arc de Triomphe |
| 7:00 PM ET | London, England | Fireworks display |
| 9:00 PM ET | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | Beach fireworks show |
| 12:00 AM ET | New York, USA | Times Square ball drop |
| 1:00 AM ET | Mexico City, Mexico | Fireworks celebrations |