Countries that have already crossed over to 2023

Kenyans will be crossing over to the new year in about two hours time

In Summary
  • Australia-The time difference between Kenya and Australia is seven hours. This means that Aussies crossed over at 1600hrs in Kenyan time.
  • New Zealand-The time difference between New Zealand and Kenya is nine hours among other countries.
Fireworks exhibition at Uhuru Park in a past event.
Fireworks exhibition at Uhuru Park in a past event.
Image: FILE

The year 2022 is on its last lap. In a few hours, Kenyans will light fireworks and attend crossover prayers to welcome the New Year 2023. 

However, some other countries across the world have already crossed over to 2023.

They include:

Australia

The time difference between Kenya and Australia is seven hours. This means that Aussies crossed over at 1600hrs in Kenyan time.

New Zealand 

The time difference between New Zealand and Kenya is nine hours.

Singapore and Malaysia

There is a five-hour time difference between the two countries and Kenya. 

Indonesia, Thailand

The countries enjoy four hours ahead of Kenyan time.

Japan

Kenya is six hours behind the Japanese time.

Bangladesh, Bhutan

Kenya is three hours behind their time.

Tonga

There is a 10-hour difference from Kenyan time.

Kiribati

Kenya is behind by nine hours

Other countries that have ushered in the New Year include Tonga, Kiribati and Fiji.

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