New Year’s Eve celebrations have begun around the world as countries usher in 2026. To document the spectacle, a dedicated “watch live” allows readers to follow along with the revelries as they unfold. Spectators can track real-time footage from key cities as they ring in the new year with fireworks, music and other events.

The festivities will commence in the South Pacific, with Auckland at 10.45am UK time, then Sydney at 12.45pm. Asia is next, with Tokyo and Seoul at 2:45pm, Kuala Lumpur at 3.45pm, Bangkok at 4.45pm, and New Delhi at 5.15pm. South Asia and the Middle East will follow, with Karachi marking the moment at 6.45pm and Dubai proceeding at 7.45pm.

Audiences can also watch Nairobi at 8.45pm and Athens at 9.45pm, as the New Year extends throughout Africa and Europe.

Western Europe will then illuminate, with Paris, Rome or Madrid marking the moment at 10.45pm. London will usher in 2026 at 11.45pm with its legendary fireworks spectacular along the River Thames, centred around the London Eye.

Viewers can witness Rio de Janeiro’s beachside revelries at 2.45am, followed by the renowned Times Square ball drop in New York at 4.45am.

Mexico City will start celebrating at 5.45am, before Flagstaff, Arizona joins in at 6.45am and Las Vegas at 7.45am.

This live broadcast provides an opportunity to witness new year traditions spanning continents, from spectacular city fireworks and concerts to public gatherings and cultural celebrations.

Viewers can journey from one place to the next, observing how midnight arrives in different corners of the world.

The full timeline of New Year’s Eve fireworks livestream is: 

1045GMT Auckland 
1245GMT Sydney 
1445GMT Tokyo or Seoul 
1545GMT Kuala Lumpur 
1645GMT Bangkok 
1715GMT New Delhi 
1845GMT Karachi 
1945GMT Dubai 
2045GMT Nairobi 
2145GMT Athens 
2245GMT Paris, Rome or Madrid 
2345GMT London 
0245GMT Rio de Janeiro 
0445GMT New York 
0545GMT Mexico City 
0645GMT Flagstaff, Arizona 
0745GMT Las Vegas