As midnight arrives in New York City millions across various time zones watch the ball drop at Times Square either in person or from their homes despite different time settings. The New Year’s Eve event has different meaning to people in other parts of the country who might not celebrate the New Year at the same time as those living in NYC.
Time Discrepancies Impact New Year's Eve Celebrations in US Territories and Across Western Regions
The iconic ball drop marks 9 PM on New Year’s Eve for Los Angeles California residents. Residents in Hawaii or US territories mark the event with an even greater time separation from start of new year as the clock counts down. People in Guam experience the new year half a day before the NYC Times Square ball drop therefore their timelines do not directly connect as a traditional event experience across countries. The Time Square ball dropping only once provides the country with opportunity to view across differing times.
Multiple Ways To Watch the Ball Drop including Various Programming on National Networks
The New York Times Square ball drop serves as symbolic moment however several opportunities remain for those who wish to experience it nationwide. Different television broadcasts such as Nexstar Media Group will begin broadcasting at 11 PM EST which include countdowns across all four US time zones. Those watching on the West Coast could take advantage of viewing East Coast new year programs before going to sleep which allows them feel like they've stayed up to welcome the new year at their 9 PM PST drop. The different broadcasting options and regional alternatives all provide many perspectives for all individuals across many time zones. ABC plans on broadcasting New Year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 allowing audiences in several time zones the option to tune into the program on demand.
Unique New Year’s Eve Drops Happening Outside of New York City in Multiple Time Zones
New York's Times Square ball drop serves as inspiration however numerous cities host their own ‘drop’ events during the final minutes before their regional New Year. CBS will host Nashville’s Big Bash starting at 7 PM CST including a Eastern Time Zone count down with a separate countdown for the Central Time Zone that features the dropping of a musical note for those viewing that event on location and throughout the broadcasts. Fort Lauderdale Florida includes the dropping of a giant light anchor. Mobile Alabama will drop a 15 pound blueberry flavored MoonPie on New Years providing an unusual take on new years celebration. The city of Milwaukie Oregon drops a lighted cherry a nod to the Bing cherry to align with the Eastern time zone and celebrate with their residents starting at 9PM PST on New Years eve. WVTJ and WALA television stations reported on these local holiday celebration showing specific examples within the states that they serve audiences in demonstrating many viewing options.
Option to Watch New York Ball Drop Later: Delayed Viewing Opportunities Are Available
Many choose to watch NYC’s Times Square Ball drop on delay for celebrations according to their time. Individuals across the US can check their respective television broadcast guide in the regions to determine if delay broadcasts are available in order to best match their own holiday celebrations. These broadcast delays offer flexible viewing options for all.