when does pride and prejudice take place

Pride and Prejudice takes place during the British Regency Era, specifically between late 1811 and late 1812. The setting is primarily in the English countryside in Hertfordshire, Kent, Derbyshire, and also briefly in London. Although the novel does not specify exact dates in its text, scholarly analysis using internal calendar references and historical context situates the events around 1811–1812, aligning with the Regency period when the Prince of Wales was acting as Prince Regent in Britain. This period was marked by social expectations around marriage, class, and wealth, which are central themes in the novel.