Daytime vs. Nighttime — What's the Difference?

On Earth, daytime is the period of the day during which a given location experiences natural illumination from direct sunlight. Daytime occurs when the Sun appears above the local horizon, that is, anywhere on the globe's hemisphere facing the Sun.

The time between sunset and sunrise.

The time between sunrise and sunset.

Occurring in or appropriate for use during the night

Occurring in or appropriate for use during the day

The hours of darkness between sunset and sunrise; the night.

The time of daylight; the time between sunrise and sunset.

Pertaining to nighttime; appropriate to the night.

Pertaining to daytime; appropriate to the day.

Happening during the night.

Happening during the day.

The time from dusk to dawn; - opposed to daytime.

The time during which there is daylight, as distinguished from the night; same as day, 1; as, during the daytime.

The time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

The time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside;

Happening during or appropriate to the night;

Happening during or appropriate to the day;