Around the world, when the clock strikes midnight it will be a new decade as we enter 2020. Countries around the world will be celebrating the start of the New Year as they each hit midnight in their respective timezones.

Whether it is the clinking of glasses, a midnight kiss, opening the door or watching fireworks, there are a wealth of traditions to celebrate the new year.

Around the world the echoing boom of fireworks will ring in the new year, lighting up the sky.

There are several famous displays put on across the globe, including Sydney, London, Tokyo and San Diego.

If you’d like to catch a glimpse of these, see Express.co.uk’s guide for fireworks live streams below.

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Sydney

One of the first places to see midnight is Australia, which will be celebrating 11 hours earlier than the UK.

In Sydney, the clock strikes midnight at 1pm GMT, and the firework display that follows is renowned around the world.

The fun begins by Sydney Harbour at 7pm local time (8am GMT) with a fire tug water display – with tug boats sending tonnes of water cascading into the sky.

There are two fireworks displays, one at 9pm local time (10am GMT) which is designed with children in mind.

The display includes fireworks released from barges and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

It also includes the winning entry from the ABC’s Design Your Own Firework competition.

Then the second display begins at midnight, featuring a huge range of pyrotechnic effects launched from firing points on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and barges in the harbour.

To watch this via live stream head to the official Sydney New Year’s Eve website here.

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Tokyo

Japan tends not to celebrate Christmas the same way the UK and USA do, but New Year’s celebrations can often last for three days.

Houses, streets and businesses are decorated, food is enjoyed and firework displays held.

Typically in Japan New Year’s Eve is spent at home with family, meaning countdown events are not all that common.

However, in recent years, crowds have been gathering at Shibuya Crossing on New Year’s Eve.

A popular place for fireworks in the New Year was Tokyo Tower, however this has stopped hosting displays.

If you want to celebrate with some fireworks, you could head to Yokosuka and Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (access: Hakkeijima Station) in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Express.co.uk were unable to find a livestream before the event, but check back here for a video of the display.

In Tokyo, midnight strikes at 3pm GMT on December 31.

London

One of the most famous New Year’s firework displays comes from London, with thousands crowding streets, climbing hills and finding balconies to watch the display.

Organised by the Mayor of London, the fireworks take place each New Year’s Eve and prove to be a stunning show.

The fireworks are sent cascading into the air over the River Thames, lighting up the iconic London Eye.

This exclusive event requires tickets to attend, or you can attempt to find a spot to see the fireworks for free.

To watch a live stream of the London fireworks, tune in to BBC One at midnight. You can also catch it on BBC iPlayer.

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