Season 2 Timeline and Year
Stranger Things 2 takes place in the fall of 1984, exactly one year after the events of the first season. The story begins in October and continues through the early winter months.
Where and When the Story Happens
The season is set in Hawkins, Indiana, primarily during October and November 1984. Key locations include Hawkins High School, the Byers home, and the abandoned Hawkins Lab.
How the Timeline Connects to the Upside Down
In 1984, the Upside Down has grown more dangerous since the gate was opened in 1983. The season explores the lingering effects of the first season’s events on Hawkins residents.
For more details on the Stranger Things timeline, visit the official Netflix series page.
