The year 2023 has been a roller coaster ride for Ugandans and the rest of the world.
The year has seen its fair share of ups and downs.
In 2023, many historic events occurred. While some positively shaped Uganda and the world, others had a negative impact. But one thing is certain: 2023 has been an eventful year.
As the year comes to a close in just a few hours left, many Ugandans are eager to put the events of 2023 behind them and welcome the year 2024.
But, before Uganda greets the New Year, here is a list of some countries that have already crossed into 2024.
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 entered 2024 in today’s evening at 9 pm.
2. Fiji
The Republic of Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific Oceanic, with its capital in Suva. It entered 2024 in today’s evening at 5 pm.
3. Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean. It entered the new year this evening at 6 pm.
4. Singapore
The Republic of Singapore is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It entered 2024 this evening at 5 pm.
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 welcomeed the year 2024 at 4 pm.
6. Japan
Japan is an island country in Eastern Asia, situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean. The country’s new year started at 4 pm.
7. South Korea
South Korea, a country in East Asia, entered the new year at 6 pm in Uganda.
8. China
The People’s Republic of China is the most populous country with a population of 1.4 billion people. The country welcomed the new year at 7 pm in Uganda.
9. Indonesia
Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. The country is 9 hours ahead of Uganda and welcomed the new year by 8 pm Ugandan time.
10. Russia
Russia is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Moscow, Russia welcomes the new year by the time it is 11 pm Ugandan time.
It should be noted that their time zone determines the order in which countries begin the new year.
