About First Modern Olympic Games
the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens, Greece on 6 April 1896, reviving an ancient tradition after a 1,500-year hiatus.
Use the live elapsed counter at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds have passed since 6 April 1896.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since the first modern Olympic Games?
The live counter on this page shows the exact number of days since the first modern Olympic Games on 6 April 1896, updating every second.
How many years since the first modern Olympic Games?
The live counter on this page shows the exact years and days since the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The years figure updates in real time.
How many weeks since the first modern Olympic Games?
The live counter on this page shows the precise number of weeks elapsed since the first modern Olympic Games on 6 April 1896.
What day of the week was the first modern Olympic Games?
The first modern Olympic Games opened on a Monday, 6 April 1896.
When is the next anniversary of the first modern Olympic Games?
The anniversary of the first modern Olympic Games falls each year on 6 April. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.