Evening is generally considered to begin around 5 or 6 p.m. and lasts until about 9 or 11 p.m., depending on context and location. It usually starts when the sun sets or when the typical workday ends and can extend until people typically go to bed or until midnight. The exact timing is somewhat flexible and can vary with the seasons and cultural habits, but a common range is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as evening hours.