eveningtime

Eveningtime is the period of the day that follows the late afternoon and precedes night, defined more by the sun’s position than by a fixed clock time. Because the sun’s angle at sunset varies with latitude and season, eveningtime shifts across locations and dates. In many temperate regions it roughly spans the hours after work or school ends and ends around twilight when daylight fades.

The term often overlaps with twilight phases. Civil twilight, when the sun is between 0 and 6 degrees below the horizon, commonly marks the start of eveningtime for practical purposes; nautical and astronomical twilight can extend the interval further as the sky becomes darker. Lighting conditions during eveningtime influence daily routines, transportation, and outdoor activities, as well as planning for photography and outdoor events. The period is also associated with social practices such as dining, commuting, and relaxation after daywork.

In language, eveningtime is primarily used as a descriptive phrase equivalent to "the evening." It may appear in literature, marketing, or branding to evoke mood or time-of-day, and is sometimes seen in stylized forms as a compound noun. Cultural associations with eveningtime vary by region and season, reflecting local climate, daylight patterns, and cultural calendars.