Tick, tock – it's almost midnight! A clock face sits at the heart of this clock mandala, surrounded by ringing bells and twinkling stars. Grab this free New Year's coloring page and color it ring by ring as you count down to the new year.
What makes this clock mandala special
The center is a clock face with fine tick marks but no numbers or hands – so you can draw the hands at almost twelve yourself. Around it runs a wreath of twelve stars, then a ring of lots of tiny bells. Farther out come stripes, circles, sharp zigzags and arches with flower patterns that stretch to the edge of the page. The mandala is so big that it's cut off on the left and right – plenty to color.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
Why do bells ring at midnight?
In many towns, church bells ring as the year changes while everyone counts down the last seconds. In Spain, people eat twelve grapes at midnight – one for each stroke of the clock. In Japan, big temple bells are struck 108 times.
Ideas with the clock mandala
Draw two hands pointing to twelve in the empty clock face and hang the page on the door as your countdown clock. In class, each kid can draw a time and share what they'll be doing at that moment on New Year's Eve.
Color ideas for the clock mandala
Gold, silver and midnight blue set the perfect midnight mood.
Color the bell ring yellow or gold so you can almost hear it chime.
Light gray or silver makes the star wreath glow around the clock.
Keep the face light and only color the rim and hands boldly.
Navy and purple on the outer rings look like the sky at midnight.
When to use this mandala
Perfect while the clock ticks toward midnight.
One ring per hour makes the wait for midnight fly by.
The blank clock face is great for practicing time.
A coloring break during a unit on calendars and the new year.
Carefully colored and framed, it makes a lovely present.
Midnight facts
Little facts about clocks, bells and the turn of the year.
In Spain, there's one grape for each chime.
Temple bells in Japan ring 108 times.
They ring in many towns at midnight.
This Pacific island nation is among the first to celebrate.
Discover more New Year's mandalas
Want more? The New Year Mandalas group also has a fireworks mandala and a snowflake fireworks mandala.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Time practice: Draw your own hands on the clock face.
- Fine details: Tiny bells train precise coloring.
- Clear rings: The rings give the page a neat structure.
- Calm focus: Repeating patterns help kids relax while they wait.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
Recommended for about 9 and up: the many narrow rings and tiny bells take patience and a steady hand.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Well-sharpened colored pencils and fine liners work best – gold and silver pens make bells and stars stand out.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Uhr-Mandala.