when did the bombs fall in fallout

In the Fallout universe, the bombs fell during the event known as the Great War on October 23, 2077, with the first nuclear detonations hitting the United States at about 9:42 in the morning (Eastern time).

Core date and time

• The Great War begins and ends on a single day: October 23, 2077.

• Canon sources and franchise articles agree that the first strikes against the U.S. occur at roughly 9:42 am on the East Coast, with follow‑up detonations shortly after.

• The active exchange lasts only around two hours before large‑scale conflict effectively ceases.

How this appears in games and TV

• Multiple games (like Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 4) reference October 23, 2077 as the day civilization was effectively destroyed, which later became known among fans as “Fallout Day.”

• Franchise coverage and fan discussions note specific times such as 9:42 am for initial hits (e.g., Pennsylvania and New York) and slightly later strikes on places like Washington, D.C. and Boston.

East vs. West Coast timing

• Lore discussions point out that 9:42 am Eastern would be very early morning on the U.S. West Coast (around 6:42 am Pacific), which can clash a bit with how some scenes in the TV show visually depict California getting hit closer to mid‑morning.

• Fans often treat this as a minor inconsistency between strict in‑universe timestamps and cinematic presentation, but the accepted “answer” remains: bombs fall on Saturday, October 23, 2077, starting at about 9:42 am Eastern.

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