Which country rings in New Year first, and who welcomes it last

The world is getting ready to ring in the New Year. The customs, enjoyment and frolic to start another year are mostly the same in all countries, but did you know that everyone is not ringing in the New Year at the same time? Take a look at the countries that celebrate New Year first and last: 

- Oceania is the place in the world that celebrates the New Year first. Tiny Pacific island nations Tonga, Kiribati, and Samoa are the first to welcome the new year.

- In 2023, the New Year celebrations in Oceania began at 3:30 pm in Indian Standard Time and 10 am GMT, signifying the difference in time zones. 

-The last places in the globe to welcome the New Year are the uninhabited islands of Baker Island and Howland, which are close to the United States. 

-Last time, these locations began their celebrations at or 5:30 pm in Indian Standard Time and 12 pm GMT. 

-If you want to timely greet your loved ones who live in the above-mentioned places, keep an eye on the international time zones.