Fall Countdown
Northern Hemisphere
Happy first day of fall!
The next one is 365 days away.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:05 AM UTC
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When does fall start in 2027?
The September equinox starts fall in the Northern Hemisphere on Thursday, September 23, 2027 at 2:01 AM EDT (September 23, 06:01 UTC). The clock counts down to that minute and shows it in your own time zone.
- At the September equinox the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south; from here the Northern Hemisphere's nights keep growing longer until the December solstice.
- The first day of fall (or autumn) falls on September 22 or 23 in most years, depending on your time zone.
- In the Southern Hemisphere the same moment marks the start of spring.
First day of fall for the next five years
| Year | US Eastern | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thu, Sep 23, 2:01 AM EDT | Sep 23, 06:01 |
| 2028 | Fri, Sep 22, 7:45 AM EDT | Sep 22, 11:45 |
| 2029 | Sat, Sep 22, 1:37 PM EDT | Sep 22, 17:37 |
| 2030 | Sun, Sep 22, 7:27 PM EDT | Sep 22, 23:27 |
| 2031 | Tue, Sep 23, 1:15 AM EDT | Sep 23, 05:15 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until fall 2027?
There are 365 days until fall on Thursday, September 23, 2027. The countdown above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds, and updates live in your time zone.
When is the first day of fall 2027?
The first day of fall 2027 is Thursday, September 23, 2027: the September equinox arrives at 2:01 AM EDT, which is September 23, 06:01 UTC.
Does the season start at the same moment everywhere?
Yes. An equinox or solstice is a single instant for the whole planet, so the countdown reaches zero at the same moment for everyone. The date and time it shows are in your own time zone, which is why the first day of a season can be a day apart in the Americas and in Asia.
What is the difference between astronomical and meteorological fall?
Astronomical fall starts at the September equinox, which moves by a few hours each year. Meteorologists use whole months instead: meteorological fall runs from September 1 to November 30, which keeps seasonal weather records comparable.