Is 4pm in the afternoon or evening?

Is 4pm in the afternoon or evening?

In the USA, 4pm is considered afternoon. But it could be thought of as "evening" elsewhere.

How do you greet someone at 4pm?

Both "Good afternoon" and "Good evening" are perfectly appropriate greetings at 6pm. Pick one, and don't overanalyze it. If you say "Good evening" at 4pm, or "Good afternoon" at 8pm, you might get funny looks, but near the boundary, either is fine.

Does evening start at 4pm?

Afternoon: noon-6 p.m. ... Mid-afternoon: 2-4 p.m. Late- afternoon: 3-6 p.m. Evening: 6-9 p.m.

Can we say good afternoon after 4pm?

Both "Good afternoon" and "Good evening" are perfectly appropriate greetings at 6pm. Pick one, and don't overanalyze it. If you say "Good evening" at 4pm, or "Good afternoon" at 8pm, you might get funny looks, but near the boundary, either is fine. Good afternoon before sunset, Good evening after it?

Which is afternoon time?

The afternoon is the time of day that starts mid-day and ends in the evening. If you have an afternoon appointment, it's probably some time between 12:00 and 5:00 p.m. It's pretty much agreed that the afternoon begins after noon, or 12:00 p.m., but when the afternoon ends and evening begins is a bit more vague.

What is the time to say good afternoon?

For example, “Good morning” is generally used from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. whereas “Good afternoon” time is from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “Good evening” is often used after 6 p.m. or when the sun goes down.

Can you say good afternoon at 5Pm?

You should say “good afternoon” until 5Pm. 5pm and on, it's acceptable to say, “good evening”.

What is the time for good evening?

For example, “Good morning” is generally used from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. whereas “Good afternoon” time is from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “Good evening” is often used after 6 p.m. or when the sun goes down.

What is a nice alternative to evening?

Hi, pleasing eve.

Mesmerizing evening for you.

This evening is as adorable as you,hi.

Hey delightful evening.

Zestful (energetic/exciting) evening.

Lots of love for this sweet evening.

When do you Say Good Morning or Good Evening?

For example, “Good morning” is generally used from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. whereas “Good afternoon” time is from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “Good evening” is often used after 6 p.m. or when the sun goes down. Keep in mind that “Goodnight” is not a salutation.

Can You Say Good afternoon after 4pm?

A time-based greeting is not cumpolsory in English . Mandy Worrall, Dip. Clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy (IAP) Yes. After 6pm it becomes evening. However, perceptions change. Some people may think you are being sarcastic if you say good afternoon after 4.30pm.

What should I say to someone at 4 pm?

I say, “Enjoy the rest of your day!” or “I hope you enjoy the rest of your day” unless it’s already dark out, in which case, I default to “Have a nice evening.” At 4.00p.m., your greeting is definitely ‘good afternoon’. The evening is generally supposed to start at 6.00p.m.

Is it reasonable to wish someone a nice evening at 4pm?

before they are at the movie. In the same sense it is reasonable to wish someone a nice evening before the evening has begun granted that there is no reasonable expectation that you will see them again between when you say it and when the evening does begin. I hope this helps. In AmE, 4pm is still afternoon. 5pm is not.