The 74th Hunger Games take place in the same in‑universe year as the first book, which is set in year 74 After the Treaty of Treason (74 ATT) in the fictional timeline of Panem.

In-universe timing

  • In the series’ internal calendar, the Capitol starts counting years from the end of the Dark Days and the signing of the Treaty of Treason.
  • The Games in which Katniss and Peeta compete are therefore the 74th annual Games, occurring in 74 ATT, with the Quarter Quell one year later in 75 ATT.

Relation to real-world years

  • The books and films never give an exact real-world calendar year, only that events happen centuries after the fall of modern North America.
  • Some fan timelines estimate the 74th Hunger Games might fall roughly in the 23rd–24th century (around the 2300s), but these dates are speculative and not canon.

Quick recap

  • Canon answer: the 74th Hunger Games occur in year 74 ATT in Panem’s timeline.
  • Real-world year: not officially stated; only fan theories suggest a far-future 23rd–24th century setting.

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