Synonyms of nighttime

nighttime 1 of 2

adjective

as in nocturnal

of, relating to, or occurring in the night

warnings about protecting household pets from nighttime predators in the outer reaches of suburbia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nocturnal
• night
• midnight
• nightly
• late
• overnight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• daily
• diurnal
• noon

nighttime

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noun

ˈnīt-ˌtīm 

as in night

the time from sunset to sunrise when there is no visible sunlight

before electricity, gas lamps were used for illumination during the nighttime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• night
• dark
• midnight
• evening
• dusk
• darkness
• nightfall
• twilight
• gloaming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• daytime
• day
• sunrise
• dawn
• daybreak
• morning
• forenoon
• midday
• noon
• afternoon
• sunup
• noonday
• noontime
• noontide
• high noon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nighttime

Adjective

Fireflies are naturally attracted to native plants that produce pollen and nectar, as well as native conifers which provide a dark backdrop for fireflies' nighttime light show. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Massa wonders about the new signs prohibiting nighttime parking. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Noun

Viewing instructions for Epic Universe theme park’s new nighttime spectacular could well be to look up, down and all around. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Phone use was elevated in metro areas and nighttime driving is more prominent in Washington DC, Las Vegas and New York City. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026