What Time Does Evening Start? Understanding 4 PM to 5 PM Transition
Discover when evening officially begins and why 4 PM is usually not considered part of it.
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Video transcript
The definition of evening can vary, but 4 PM is generally not considered evening. Typically, evening begins around 5 PM and extends to 7 PM or later. The period from 12 PM to around 5 PM is generally considered afternoon.
Questions and answers
At what time does evening officially begin?
Evening typically begins around 5 PM.
Is 4 PM considered evening or afternoon?
4 PM is generally considered part of the afternoon.
What are the definitions of afternoon and evening?
Afternoon lasts from 12 PM to about 5 PM, while evening starts around 5 PM.
How do cultures define evening?
Cultural definitions of evening can vary, but most agree it starts between 5 PM and 7 PM.