Hindi · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Afternoon" in Hindi: दोपहर
दोपहरdopahar
Afternoon in Hindi is दोपहर (dopahar), a feminine noun. Say dopahar ko for "in the afternoon". After lunch hours are still dopahar until the evening shaam begins.
Booking a call
दोपहर तीन बजे बात करते हैं।dopahar teen baje baat karte hain.
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How to pronounce दोपहर
Say it
do-puh-HUR
/d̪oːpəɦər/
Dopahar is do-puh-HUR. Soft h in the middle and end. Three light beats; do not swallow the middle syllable.
"Afternoon" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| दोपहरdopahar | afternoon Default time word. | Default time word. |
| दोपहर कोdopahar ko | in the afternoon Scheduling. | Scheduling. |
| दोपहर बादdopahar baad | after midday Looser timing. | Looser timing. |
| आफ्टरनूनafternoon | afternoon Office Hinglish. | Office Hinglish. |
How to use दोपहर in real life
- 1Booking a call
दोपहर तीन बजे बात करते हैं।
dopahar teen baje baat karte hain.
Let's talk at three in the afternoon.
Clear clock + dopahar.
- 2Weather
दोपहर में धूप तेज़ रहती है।
dopahar mein dhoop tez rahti hai.
The sun stays harsh in the afternoon.
Climate tip.
- 3Rest
दोपहर में थोड़ा आराम ज़रूरी है।
dopahar mein thoda aaraam zaruri hai.
A little rest is needed in the afternoon.
Nap culture.
Mistakes English speakers make with दोपहर
Incorrect: Using dopahar as a greeting alone
Correct: Namaste / good afternoon
Dopahar names the period; greet with namaste.
Incorrect: Mixing with lunch automatically
Correct: Dopahar is the time; lunch is dopahar ka khaana
Separate time and meal.
Good to know
Many offices quiet down after lunch; shops may reopen fully later. In hot cities, outdoor sightseeing shifts away from peak dopahar. Saying dopahar ho gayi marks that morning is over.
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Planning museum tickets
ChatPal
दोपहर का स्लॉट बेहतर रहेगा भीड़ कम।
dopahar ka slot behtar rahega bheed kam.
An afternoon slot will be better — less crowd.
You
ठीक, दोपहर दो बजे का ले लेते हैं।
theek, dopahar do baje ka le lete hain.
Okay, let's take the two o'clock afternoon one.
ChatPal
हाँ, और दोपहर में पानी साथ रखना।
haan, aur dopahar mein paani saath rakhna.
Yes, and keep water with you in the afternoon.
You
ज़रूर। दोपहर गर्म लग रही है पहले से।
zaroor. dopahar garam lag rahi hai pehle se.
Sure. The afternoon already feels hot.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Afternoon" in Hindi
When does dopahar end?
Roughly when shaam starts — late afternoon into early evening, depending on season.
Afternoon nap?
Dopahar ki neend / power nap.
Tomorrow afternoon?
Kal dopahar.
Gender?
Feminine: lambi dopahar, meri dopahar.
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