What is the time difference for the Tokyo Olympics?
The Tokyo Olympics finally start this month after a year-long postponement caused by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the Japanese capital in a fourth state of emergency due to the pandemic, it was decided this month that spectators will not be able to attend the summer Games. It had already been announced that international fans would be unable to attend the Olympics, and there will be a reduced number of staff and officials. The opening ceremony for the summer Games will take place on Friday 23 July at 8pm local time. The actual sporting events will begin on Saturday 24 July. A comprehensive day-by-day guide to the Olympics can be found by clicking here. The final sporting events will be held on Sunday 8 August. The closing ceremony also takes place on 8 August. The summer Paralympic Games follows the Olympics. They will take place in Tokyo from Tuesday 24 August until Sunday 5 September. Japan is eight hours ahead of the UK, 14 hours ahead of US Central time, 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard time and 13 hours ahead of Eastern time.