<P> Evening is a daily astronomic event of variable time period between daytime and night . Evening occurs between sunset and dusk ( last light ) . There can be no precise definition in terms of clock time , but it is socially considered to start around 6 p.m. and to last until nighttime or bedtime . Social and family activities are often held during this time , such as supper or more formal social gatherings and entertainment , such as parties , in particular dance parties . The word is derived from the Old English ǣfnung , meaning `` dusk falling , the time around sunset '' . </P>
<P> Evening is a daily astronomic event of variable time period between daytime and night . Evening occurs between sunset and dusk ( last light ) . There can be no precise definition in terms of clock time , but it is socially considered to start around 6 p.m. and to last until nighttime or bedtime . Social and family activities are often held during this time , such as supper or more formal social gatherings and entertainment , such as parties , in particular dance parties . The word is derived from the Old English ǣfnung , meaning `` dusk falling , the time around sunset '' . </P>
when does time change from afternoon to evening
when does time change from afternoon to evening
between sunset and dusk ( last light )
between sunset and dusk ( last light )