Evening vs. Overnight — What's the Difference?

The period of the day from sunset to bedtime.

Lasting through the night until morning.

A term used to describe events occurring at this time.

Sudden or rapid, as in happening in a short time span.

The latter part of the day and early part of the night.

Occurring or done during the night.

Associated with leisure after a day’s work.

A short stay, especially in terms of accommodation.

Often used to signify the approach of the end of the day.

Pertaining to a service or process that lasts throughout the night.

Evening is the period of a day from the end of the afternoon to the beginning of night. The exact times when evening begins and ends depend on location, time of year, and culture, but it is generally regarded as beginning when the Sun is low in the sky and lasting until the end of twilight.

Overnight is a 2003 American documentary film by Tony Montana and Mark Brian Smith. The film details the rise and stumble of filmmaker and musician Troy Duffy, the writer-director of The Boondock Saints, and was filmed at his request.Duffy is presented as a victim of his own ego, and as the film progresses and his fortunes fade, he becomes increasingly abusive to his friends, relatives and business partners.

The period of decreasing daylight between afternoon and night.

Lasting for, extending over, or remaining during a night

The period between sunset or the evening meal and bedtime

For use over a single night or for a short journey

A later period or time

Mailed for guaranteed delivery on the next day

Chiefly Southern US The time from noon to twilight.

Happening as if in a single night; sudden

The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.

During or for the length of the night

The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.

In or as if in the course of one night; suddenly

(figuratively) A concluding time period; a point in time near the end of something; the beginning of the end of something.

An overnight stay or trip.

A party or gathering held in the evening.

To spend the night

Present participle of even

To send by mail or other courier for delivery the next day.

Present participle of evene

During or throughout the night, especially during the evening or night just past.

The latter part and close of the day, and the beginning of darkness or night; properly, the decline of the day, or of the sun.

(figurative) In a very short (but unspecified) amount of time.

The latter portion, as of life; the declining period, as of strength or glory.

Occurring between dusk and dawn.

The latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall);

Complete before the next morning.

A later concluding time period;

Of an activity or event in which participants stay overnight.

The early part of night (from dinner until bedtime) spent in a special way;

(intransitive) To stay overnight; to spend the night.

To send something for delivery the next day.

Items delivered or completed overnight.

An overnight stay, especially in a hotel or other lodging facility.

Viewership ratings for a television show that are published the morning after it is broadcast, and may be revised later on.

(obsolete) The fore part of the previous night; yesterday evening.

The fore part of the night last past; the previous evening.

In the fore part of the night last past; in the evening before.

Throughout the night; as, the candle will not last overnight.

During the night; hence, in a short period of time; as, his prospects of winning changed overnight.

Ocurring or accomplished during one night; as, guaranteed overnight delivery of a package.

Lasting through or extending over the whole night;

Happening in a short time or with great speed;

No, evening is a part of the late day, while overnight covers the entire duration of the night.

Activities include sleeping and some forms of work, especially in sectors like healthcare and security.

Evening sees a reduction in light, leading into darkness, which remains throughout the overnight period.

Yes, certain essential services like hospitals and police remain operational overnight.

Most restaurants close after evening hours, though some may offer late-night or 24-hour service.

Many spend it relaxing at home, engaging in hobbies, or with family and friends.

Evening is the period from sunset to bedtime, usually starting around 5 PM to 9 PM.

Common activities include dining out, watching TV, and socializing.

Shifts like those in hospitals, law enforcement, and certain factories operate overnight.

Overnight refers to the period from late evening until morning, encompassing all night.

Evening leads into the night but is generally considered the end of the daytime.

Overnight provides a prolonged period of darkness conducive to restful sleep.