What time period does Coraline take place in?

"Coraline" is a dark fantasy children's novella written by Neil Gaiman and published in 2002. The story is set in contemporary times, meaning it takes place in the present day when the book was written. The specific time period is not explicitly mentioned in the book, but based on cultural references and technology described in the story, it can be inferred that Coraline takes place in the early 2000s.