Evening hours occur roughly from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Or, from sunset until the sky gets fully dark. The actual timeframe will vary depending on your exact location and the time of year. The sky during the early evening may still be partially lit by the sun. This is called “twilight,” and it usually lasts for 1-3 hours after sunset, depending on your exact location and the time of year.
Night hours usually last from 9:00pm - 4:00am. Or, from 1-2 hours after sunset to 1-2 hours before sunrise. The actual start and end times depend on your exact location and the time of year. The exact length of nighttime—that is, how many hours the sun spends 18° or more below the horizon—depends on your exact location and the time of year. In the winter, the sun spends more time far below the horizon, so nights last longer, while the opposite is true in the summer.
During the workweek, school-aged children might spend evenings doing homework, while toddlers and infants get put to bed. Adults might do housework, cooking, or take time to relax if they’re lucky. On weekend evenings, children and adults might find time to socialize, see family, and engage in leisure activities, depending on their interests and circumstances.
On weekends, some towns and cities may have an active nightlife. People may stay out in bars, clubs, concerts, and other events until the morning hours. On weekdays, most cities will have very little nightlife. The only exception is in major cities where nightlife is active every day of the year.
