Clocks are used all over the world and whereever you go the clock's rotate in clockwise direction. This standard for the rotation of clock hands is regularly used to refer to the direction of rotation - "Clockwise and Anticlockwise". The explanation below also tells you why we celebrate New year at Midnight.
The early watchmakers hailed from Northern Hemisphere where shadows on sundials moved West to East as the day progressed. The direction of the shadow of the sun dial is the reason for the direction of the clock.
