The tools
New Year's TrackerWatch midnight sweep around the world, timezone by timezone. This one is genuinely live, not simulated.
Countdown Poster MakerMake a poster counting down to a date that matters, such as a new year.
Time Zone Difference ClockSee two time zones side by side, live. Perfect for knowing when to call family abroad at their midnight.
Slideshow MakerTurn your photos and a song into a video slideshow with a smooth pan-and-zoom effect.
Collage MakerCombine your favourite photos of the year into one grid.
GIF MakerTurn a video clip into an animated GIF: trim it, pick a frame rate and size, and download.
See the year out
- Early December: make a year-in-photos slideshow to send to family.
- For calls abroad: use the time zone clock to work out when it’s midnight where they are.
- On the night: put the New Year’s Tracker on a screen and watch each timezone reach midnight. The sweep takes about 26 hours from first to last.
- Afterwards: turn the best moment from the night into a GIF.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Year’s Tracker live or simulated?
Genuinely live. Midnight arrives in each timezone at the real moment shown, based on your device’s own clock.
When does the sweep start and end?
It starts when it turns midnight in the first timezone to reach the new year and finishes about 26 hours later, once the last timezone gets there.
Where does the fireworks number come from?
That part is just for fun. Nobody could count real fireworks worldwide, so it climbs steadily as more timezones reach midnight.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. The tracker runs locally in your browser using your device’s clock.