When do the Tokyo Olympics start?
The Tokyo Olympics begin this month, following a year-long delay due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. With the Japanese capital entering a fourth state of emergency as a result of the pandemic, it was announced this month that fans will not be able to attend the summer Games. It had already been decided that international spectators would be barred from 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.