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at this late hour of night vs at this late time of night

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They convey the same idea of something happening late at night.
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at this late hour of night

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to something happening late at night.

This phrase is used to emphasize the lateness of the hour during the night. It implies that the time is advanced and possibly unexpected.

Examples:

  • I received a phone call at this late hour of night.
  • Why are you calling me at this late hour of night?
  • The staff who are sleepy at this late hour of night, perk up at a new arrival. The computers are down so the receptionist checks me in on faith alone, says she has ...
  • Jul 9, 2015 ... ... he said in loud voice "JOEY JOJO AND ROBOT EO SPEEDBOMB WHAT IN THE SHIT ARE YOU DOING AT THIS LATE HOUR OF NIGHT!
  • Sep 29, 2006 ... They had correctly thought that neither would approach at this late hour of night. The first of the two figures, after arriving at the tombstones, sat ...
  • Now at this late hour of night, it's pouring again making the weather cooler & conducive for a good sleep. Reminding me of this nice song:

Alternatives:

  • at this late time of night
  • at this late hour
  • at this late time
  • at this hour of night
  • at this time of night

at this late time of night

This phrase is correct and can be used to convey the idea of something happening late at night.

This phrase is also used to emphasize the lateness of the time during the night. It suggests that the specific time is late and possibly unexpected.

Examples:

  • She arrived at this late time of night.
  • Why are you still working at this late time of night?
  • 5 days ago ... Who is calling at this late time of night? in 5 hours. Join TextRanch. Register with Facebook Register with Twitter We never post anything on ...
  • ... days previous, took us away from Brazil at 2130L - it would appear a lot of the more tasty South American visitors appear at Guarulhos at this late time of night.
  • Jul 27, 2013 ... Don't know why you're taking food at this late time of night , but each to their own. There are 2 shops close by, the nearest is on the opposite ...
  • Feb 24, 2012 ... Thanks Michael Progress! I reinstalled the modules and restarted and all looking good. Thanks very much for your help at this late time of night.

Alternatives:

  • at this late hour of night
  • at this late hour
  • at this late time
  • at this hour of night
  • at this time of night

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