time of day

noun

1. a definite time as shown by a timepiece; the hour:

   Can you tell me the time of day?

2. Informal. a minimum of attention:

   He wouldn't even give her the time of day.

3. the current time; the present:

   The younger generation in this time of day encounters problems quite different from those of past generations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of time of day¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Idioms and Phrases

The hour shown on a clock; also, a stage in any activity or period. For example, What time of day is the repairman coming? or This is hardly the time of day to ask for another installment when he's just turned one in . [Late 1500s] Also see not give someone the time of day .

Example Sentences

Hydrating the salt releases heat, which is used to heat the building, and extra heat from the heat pump at other times of day is required to dehydrate, or charge, the TCM.

From Science Daily

The group put out a call to organize a “crew” to target specific stores at certain times of day, Atty.

From Los Angeles Times

Buildings with south-facing windows will benefit from overhangs that prevent the sun from coming in at the hottest times of day, she said, and roofs should be painted white.

From Los Angeles Times

But the couple still enjoy dancing, and have worked together to choreograph a new jive routine inspired by dogs, capturing their spirit at their favourite time of day - dinner time.

From BBC

“I’m No. 1 on the call sheet and she would not give me the time of day. She was like, ‘Pull over, call whoever got you in here.

From Los Angeles Times