day time vs daytime

Both "day time" and "daytime" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Daytime" is a single word used as a noun to refer to the period of the day between sunrise and sunset. "Day time" is used when the two words are functioning separately in a sentence, such as when describing activities during the day.

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day time

This phrase is correct when the two words are functioning separately in a sentence.

Use "day time" when you want to refer to activities or events happening during the day, with "day" functioning as an adjective and "time" as a noun.

Examples:

I prefer to exercise during the day time.
The day time is perfect for outdoor activities.

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Limited to day time journeys (for example:
Limited to day time journeys (for example: one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset)
End-outline, front-side, rear-side, stop, day time running, side-marker lamps
End-outline, front-side, rear-side, stop, day time running, side-marker lamps
This request must be made within the abovementioned 40 day time limit.
They're the worst day time.
Producers in Thailand requesting exemption from registration of imports or measures should submit a request duly supported by evidence within the same 40 day time limit.
All interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 37 day time limit.
All interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40 day time limit.
All interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40 day time limit.
All interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40 day time limit, unless otherwise specified.
CVMP started the referral procedure on 11 December 2007 and agreed on a 37 day time frame.
3. Interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 40 day time limit.
In that case, the procedures required for the five - working - day time limit for payout should be developed and tested by 31 December 2016.
Seem to have darkness and it's still day time.
You must stay in your room in the day time
Is it always this busy in the day time?
The illuminated part is on day time and the dark part is on night time.
The competent authorities of dispatch, destination and transit may also, within the 30 day time limit referred to in paragraph 1, lay down conditions in respect of the transport of waste within their jurisdiction.
Negative; the situation in Iraq and in Iran, in relation to which we should really wait for the 30 day time limit that the United Nations Security has set for Iran to comply with the demands of the International Atomic Energy Agency to elapse.

Alternatives:

during the day
in the daytime
during daylight hours
during daylight
during the daytime

daytime

This single word is used as a noun to refer to the period of the day between sunrise and sunset.

Use "daytime" when you want to refer to the period of the day between sunrise and sunset as a single word noun.