It's officially the first month of autumn. As people look forward to the changing leaves , pumpkin spice lattes and an extra hour of sleep , they may be wondering when fall actually begins.

As it turns out, it matters who you ask. Meteorologically, fall is already underway. However, astronomical fall won't happen for another several weeks. And it will be even longer before the leaves change, signaling the aesthetic beginning of autumn.

Here's a look at when fall begins, when daylight saving time ends, when leaves change and when coffeeshops get fall drinks.

When is the first day of fall?

The meteorological start of fall is Sept. 1, which was Labor Day 2025 , according to The Old Farmer's Almanac .

Astronomical fall begins later, on Sept. 22, with the autumnal equinox.

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