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daytime hours

[/ˈdeɪtaɪm ˈaʊərz/]
noun
horas do dia
1. The hours of the day when it is light outside, typically from sunrise to sunset
Most businesses operate during daytime hours.
A maioria dos negócios funciona durante as horas do dia.
2. The period of daylight as opposed to nighttime
Children should play outside during daytime hours.
As crianças devem brincar fora durante as horas do dia.
Synonyms
daylight hoursbusiness hoursworking hoursdaylight
Antonyms
nighttime hoursafter-hoursevening hours

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
horas do dia / horário diurno
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
horas do dia
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
horas de dia
Common variation
Portugal
horas diurnas / durante o dia
Portuguese preference for 'durante o dia'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in broad daylight
during business hours
in the light of day
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