Earth is the third planet from the Sun, also known as the “Blue Planet”, as it harbours life. Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.
It is the fifth-largest planet in the Solar System. The big world is Jupiter, and then comes Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
The water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface. Morning, afternoon, evening, and night are the four parts of the day.
Morning is between 5 to 8 a.m., Afternoon is between 1 to 5 pm, Evening is the part between 5 to 7 pm, and Night is the time from 9 to 4 pm.
Daily greetings are also said or set according to the time part, such as if it is 11 am, we greet a person with “Good morning”, and the same rules go with other time parts.
Key Takeaways
- The evening is the time of day that follows the afternoon and precedes the night, generally starting around sunset and ending when darkness falls.
- The afternoon is between noon and evening, characterized by daylight and typically associated with work or daytime activities.
- Understanding the distinction between evening and afternoon is important for scheduling events, appointments, and activities based on the time of day.
Evening vs Afternoon
The difference between Evening and Afternoon is that of the time difference, where Evening occurs between 5 pm to 7 pm, and Afternoon is between 1 pm to 5 pm; moreover, it is before Evening.
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Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Evening | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Part of the day | The evening is part of the day when the clock’s hand is between 5 to 7 pm. | The afternoon is between the time 1 to 5 pm. |
| Occurs at | The evening occurs at Twilight, or Dusk, which means at the time when the sunset. | On the other hand, the afternoon begins when the sun begins to descend from its peak. |
| Greetings | The greeting used when it is Afternoon is, “Good afternoon!” | While on the other hand, the greeting is “Good evening!” |
| Sun | The sun’s movement marks evening and afternoon; Evening occurs when the sun’s light starts decreasing, leading to Dusk. | On the other hand, the Afternoon is marked by the decrease in daylight. |
What is Evening?
The evening is that part of the day that occurs at the end of the Afternoon, i.e. at 5 pm. The specific time at which the evening begins depends upon a factor, that is, the location.
The timings of the evening are never constant; in other words, it keeps changing throughout the year. It may also be defined as the last part of the day, after which the sun sets. It is the second last part of a day if taken as a whole.
“Evening” is derived from Old English, which means “the coming of evening, sunset, time around sunset”. The term has been in use since the 15th century.
In some languages, the greetings are done as per the time of the day, such as people usually greet one another by saying “Good evening!’, however, it is also used when it is night because a person cannot say “Good night!” as it would not be grammatically correct. Therefore, they greet by saying, “Good evening!”
What is Afternoon?
The afternoon is the time part from 5 to 8 pm. It is the time part just before the evening, and after-noon, i.e. 12.
In other words, it is described as the period between noon and evening. According to this definition, it occurs between noon and evening, but the timings of noon and evening keep changing, leading to a change in the timings of the afternoon as well.
However, the evening has no standard deviation, but it is socially accepted as part of the day between 5 to 8 pm. In the afternoon, the sun is at a low angle. Hence, it is bright and glaring.
A few effects on life are caused due to the afternoon, such as Hormones, Body temperature, and Alertness.
Main Differences Between Evening and Afternoon
- The evening begins when the Afternoon ends, whereas, Afternoon begins afternoon and ends with the Evening.
- The evening is when the sun sets, or at Twilight; on the other hand, the Afternoon is when the sun starts descending from its peak.
- The evening starts at 5-6 pm and lasts around 8 pm, whereas, on the other hand, the Afternoon begins afternoon and ends around 5 pm.
- The evening starts when the people usually come back from work, prepare dinner, and ultimately retire to bed at the end of the Evening, whereas the Afternoon ends at this time.
- The evening is categorized as Dusk, whereas, on the other hand, the Afternoon is organised with the descending of the Sun.
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Piyush Yadav has spent the past 25 years working as a physicist in the local community. He is a physicist passionate about making science more accessible to our readers. He holds a BSc in Natural Sciences and Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science. You can read more about him on his bio page.
