What time do you say good afternoon?

We start saying good afternoon rather than “good morning” when the time reaches 12 p.m. (midday).

What time is afternoon depends on individual perceptions, however. For instance, at the overlap between “late afternoon” and “early evening” at around 5–6 p.m., we are perhaps more likely to greet people with “good afternoon” rather than “good evening” if we are still at work or if it is still light outside.

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