when does the mandalorian take place

The Mandalorian takes place approximately 9 years after the Battle of Yavin, which is the climactic event in "Star Wars: A New Hope." This corresponds to about 5 years after the events of "Return of the Jedi," the film that marks the fall of the Galactic Empire. Thus, The Mandalorian is set in the Star Wars timeline at around 9 ABY (After the Battle of Yavin), placing it between the original trilogy and the sequel trilogy of the Star Wars saga. Season 3 of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett continue around 11 ABY, reflecting some time progression from the first two seasons.