(LONDON) -- Happy 2025!
In some parts of the world, anyway.
The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first country to ring in 2025, with its 133,500 citizens celebrating the new year at 5 a.m. ET on Tuesday. The Micronesian nation was soon followed into 2025 by the Chatham Islands in New Zealand at 5:15 a.m. ET.
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand's capital Wellington and its largest city of Auckland -- both located on the country's North Island -- welcomed 2025 at 6 a.m. ET. Fireworks lit up the Auckland skyline as massed crowds watched.
Sydney
Residents of the western Australian city of Sydney enjoyed a fireworks display three hours ahead of midnight local time, which is 8 a.m. ET.
The famed Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provided a familiar backdrop for New Year's revelers in the country's largest city.
Tokyo
The words "Happy New Year" lit up a building in Tokyo as Japan ushered in 2025.
Seoul
In South Korea, people gathered at midnight to honor the victims of this weekend's plane crash at South Korea's Muan International Airport that killed 179 of the 181 people on board.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong said goodbye to 2024 with an epic fireworks display at 11 a.m. ET.
Beijing
Partyers posed with light-up sticks in Beijing at 11 a.m. ET.
The Philippines
The buildings were as bright as the fireworks in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Bangkok
In Bangkok, crowds gathered around the IconSiam shopping mall to ring in the new year at noon ET.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Some women donned "2025" headbands to celebrate New Year's Eve in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan, kicked off 2025 with a 40-minute fireworks show.
Dubai
The world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, was lit up for New Year's Eve in Dubai as it rang in 2025 at 3 p.m. ET.
Moscow
Revelers took to the streets in Moscow for the new year, which began at 4 p.m. ET.
Damascus, Syria
A DJ performed at a New Year's Eve party in Damascus, Syria.
Baghdad, Iraq
A massive fireworks display was set off over palm trees in Baghdad, Iraq.
Cairo, Egypt
Egyptian revelers rang in the new year at 5 p.m. ET.
Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece, dazzled its large crowds with both fireworks and a drone show at midnight.
Paris, France
The Arc de Triomphe was a glowing centerpiece of new year celebrations in Paris, which began at 6 p.m. ET.
Berlin, Germany
Fireworks brightened the sky above the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, as 2025 launched with great fanfare.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Museumplein in Amsterdam featured both a fireworks display and an electronic light show.
Nairobi, Kenya
Fireworks illuminated the UAP Old Mutual Tower during new year's celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya.
Brussels, Belgium
Fireworks lit up the Atomium in Brussels during a majestic commemoration of a new year.
Madrid, Spain
Thousands gathered in Puerta del Sol square in downtown Madrid to usher in the new year.
London, England
London welcomed the new year with a radiant fireworks show over the Thames at 7 p.m. ET.
Warsaw, Poland
Fireworks are part of a festive occasion to ring in the new year in Warsaw, Poland.
New York, New York
An evening of thunderstorms in Manhattan couldn't spoil the party on New Year's Eve. One million gathered in Times Square to watch the ball drop as part of New York City's annual celebration at 12 a.m. ET.
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