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afternoon or Good evening?(At 4 pm or 5 pm or 6pm)

We use “good afternoon” from 12:01 pm until 5 pm and “good evening” from 5 pm until 10 pm.   

Good afternoon

Afternoon is the time literally after noon. Noon is at 12 pm in the middle of the day. We wish people a “good afternoon” from 12:01 pm until 5 pm. “Good afternoon” is a greeting in English so if you are unsure what time it is, you can always say “hello”.

Good Afternoon Messages: 50 Ways to Say “Good Afternoon” in English

Conventional greetings aren’t always appropriate for the situation at hand; many times they may come off as too formal for the specific circumstances. Consider the phrase “Good Afternoon”, usually only heard between business acquaintances and at the beginning of formal emails. What are some new and creative ways that one can say “Good Afternoon”, either to break monotonous formality or to facilitate a more comfortable and informal environment

When Is the Afternoon?

In many cultures, “good afternoon” is the standard greeting during the middle of the day. It’s a polite way to let someone know that you acknowledge their presence and respect them. The afternoon typically falls between noon and 6 PM. It’s the time when people are finishing up lunch, getting back to work, and getting ready to go home.

Good Afternoon Messages: 50 Ways to Say "Good Afternoon" in English