The Twin Towers were hit on the morning of September 11, 2001, in New York City.

Quick Scoop: Exact Times

  • The North Tower (WTC 1) was struck first at 8:46 a.m. by American Airlines Flight 11.
  • The South Tower (WTC 2) was struck second at 9:03 a.m. by United Airlines Flight 175.
  • Both impacts happened within a span of 17 minutes on the same day.

Very brief context

  • Date: September 11, 2001 (often referred to as 9/11).
  • Place: World Trade Center , Lower Manhattan, New York City.
  • Outcome: Both towers later collapsed that morning after burning for less than two hours.

These times are commonly cited in timelines and official histories of the 9/11 attacks and are part of the standard public record.

TL;DR: The Twin Towers were hit on September 11, 2001, at 8:46 a.m. (North Tower) and 9:03 a.m. (South Tower), local New York time.

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