See FULL LIST of countries already in year 2025

As Nigeria gears up to welcome 2025 in less than six hours, it’s interesting to note that several countries around the world have already ushered in the new year due to time zone differences.

For instance, nations like Australia, New Zealand, and some Pacific island countries are already celebrating 2025, thanks to their earlier time zones.

The excitement and celebrations are underway in these regions, while many others, including Nigeria, await their turn to ring in the new year.

Here is a list of countries already in 2025

1. New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean that consists of two main landmasses, the North and the South Island. Wellington, New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of Nigeria. New Zealand is currently in 2025.

2. Fiji

The Republic of Fiji is an island country in the south Pacific oceanic with its capital in Suva. Fiji is 11 hours ahead of Nigeria and Fiji is currently in 2025.

3. Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. Although the country has four time zones, they are all already in 2025.

4. Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Tokyo, Japan is 8 hours ahead of Nigeria. Japan is currently in 2025.

5. North Korea

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is an eastern Asian country. The country shares borders with China, Russia and South Korea. North Korea is 8 hours ahead of Nigeria. The country is currently in 2025.

6. South Korea

South Korea, a county in East Asia, would have already been in the year 2025. South Korea is 8 hours ahead of Nigeria. South Korea is currently in 2025.

7. Singapore

The Republic of Singapore is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. Singapore are 7 hours ahead of Nigeria. Singapore is already in 2025

8. China

The People’s Republic of China is the most populous country with a population of 1.4 billion people. The country is 7 hours from Nigeria. The country is already in 2025.

9. Indonesia

Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. The country is 6 hours ahead of Nigeria. Indonesia is already in 2025.