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Explore camera hosting → NEW YORK · THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2026 · ONE TIMES SQUARE
New Year’s Eve 2026 Ball Drop Live Cams
The ball drops in 51 days, 2 hours: midnight ET, Thursday, December 31.
Watching the ball drop
The ball goes up at about 6 p.m. ET and starts its 60-second drop at 11:59 p.m. The Times Square Alliance’s free webcast runs 6 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. ET; our cam shows the square’s crowd and billboards.
This box switches to the live cams at 6 p.m. ET.
The night in Times Square (ET)
- Viewing areas open3 p.m.
- Ball raised, webcast on6 p.m.
- Drop starts11:59 p.m.
- Webcast ends12:15 a.m.
From the Times Square Alliance FAQ and webcast page.
Midnight before New York
- Sydney · midnight at 8:00 a.m. ET Dec 31The Opera House and Harbour Bridge, where the midnight fireworks are.
- Osaka · midnight at 10:00 a.m. ET Dec 31TV Osaka’s view toward Osaka Castle.
- Prague · midnight at 6:00 p.m. ET Dec 31Across the Vltava toward the Castle.
- London · midnight at 7:00 p.m. ET Dec 31Parliament Square and Big Ben; a still that refreshes.
Every time zone, in your time: New Year’s Eve live cams.
Questions
What time does the ball drop?
The ball is raised at about 6 p.m. and starts its 60-second descent at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2026, reaching the bottom at midnight Eastern time.
Where can I watch the ball drop free?
On the Times Square Alliance’s commercial-free webcast, from 6 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Eastern time, with a second stream with captions and ASL. Its link goes up in December.
Does your Times Square cam show the ball?
No. It shows the square’s crowd and billboards from Duffy Square, so use the official webcast for the drop itself.
When is midnight ET in my time?
It is 9 p.m. in Los Angeles and 7 p.m. in Honolulu on December 31, and 5 a.m. on January 1 in London. The countdown above shows your own time.
Port of Cams is not affiliated with the Times Square Alliance or any broadcaster. Schedule: Times Square Alliance, checked October 28, 2026. Feeds belong to their operators.
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