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10 Countries That Will Cross Over To 2023 Before Nigeria
10 Countries That Will Cross Over To 2023 Before Nigeria
The year 2022 has been a rollercoaster ride for Nigerians and the rest of the world.
The year has seen its fair share of ups and downs.
In 2022, many historic events occurred. While some positively shaped Nigeria and the world, others had a negative impact. But one thing is certain: 2022 will be an eventful year.
As the year comes to a close, many Nigerians are eager to put the events of 2022 behind them and welcome the year 2023, which will be significant in the history of Nigerian politics.
But, before Nigeria greets the New Year, here is a list of some of the countries that will greet the year 2023 before Nigeria.
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 and by the time it is noon today in Nigeria, the country would already be in 2023.
Fiji
The Republic of Fiji is an island country in the south Pacific oceanic with its capital in Suva. By the time it is 1 pm in Nigeria, the country would have welcomed 2023.
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Tokyo, Japan is 8 hours ahead of Nigeria and would have welcomed the new year by the time it is 4 pm in Nigeria.
Singapore
The Republic of Singapore is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. By the time it is 5 pm in Nigeria today, the country would have welcomed the year 2023.
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 welcomes the year 2023 by 4 pm Nigeria time.
Japan
Japan is an island country in Eastern Asia situated in the northwest Pacific ocean. The country’s new year starts at 4 pm Nigeria time.
South Korea
While Nigerians will still be running around by 4 pm today, South Korea, a county in East Asia, would have already been in the year 2023.
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 and will welcome the new year by the time it is 5 pm in Nigeria.
Indonesia
Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. The country is 6 hours ahead of Nigeria and will welcome the new year by 6 pm Nigeria time.
Russia
Russia is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Moscow, Russia is 2 hours ahead of Nigeria and will welcome the new year by the time it is 10 pm Nigerian time.
It should be noted that the order in which countries begin the new year is determined by their time zone.
Credit: Tribune
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