Later in the day vs Later on the day

The correct phrase is 'later in the day.' 'Later on the day' is not a common or correct construction in English. 'Later in the day' is the standard way to refer to something happening at a later time during the same day.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 878 views

Later in the day

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to something happening at a later time during the same day.

Examples:

Let's meet later in the day to discuss the project.
I'll call you later in the day to confirm the details.
We can go for a walk later in the day when it's cooler.
She usually feels more energetic later in the day.
Later in the day, the weather is expected to improve.

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Later in the day, we rented some kind of a video.
Later in the day, Interior Minister Theophile Mbemba Fundu placed the death toll for the week at 23 killed, 43 injured.
Later in the day, the crew checked out the rendezvous tools to ensure they were operational.
Later in the day, unaware of what has happened, Harry calls Reverend Eccles to see how his return home would be received.
Later in the day, a judge sentenced Petit to walk the wire again.
Later in the day, a convoy of some two dozen armoured personnel carriers and other vehicles with official Russian military plates crossed into Ukraine near the insurgent-controlled Izvaryne border crossing.
Later in the day, he observed a funeral procession and asked one of the mourners who the deceased was.
Later in the day, Kernes declared his support for a referendum and amnesty for the arrested Kharkiv separatists.
Later in the day, it's a car bomb which killed 2 in the ranks of YPG.
Later in the day, I left for Derry around 5:30 p.m., not knowing when or where the debate would be held.
Later in the day it was revealed the president had sought refuge at an undisclosed army base with loyal soldiers.
Later in the day, you can enjoy Italian cuisine and local dishes at the restaurant.
Later in the day, all the members of the family assembled to identify which of her personal possessions they would most like.
The family-run Panorama Hotel serves a buffet breakfast daily which includes sweet and savoury products. Later in the day, you can sample regional and Mediterranean cuisine at the à la carte restaurant on site.
Later in the day, I decided to buy some winter clothing at the Mall of New Hampshire south of town.
Later in the day, regional dishes are served in the warmly decorated, country-style restaurant.
Later in the day you can relax in the equipped garden, or enjoy a game of ping pong or foosball.
Later in the day the students will meet Vilda and José Antonio Lamas, two old-age pensioners who manage a community project for the artisan production and preservation of medicinal foods and plants.
Later in the day another person called to say that I had two weeks to respond to the bank's motion regarding fees.
Later in the day (from 9.30 to 15 hours and 15-17) bike rides and other activities will be held simultaneously, to spend a cheerful day in the open, in the name of education for sustainability.

Later on the day

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'on' is not used in this context.

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Later on the day
You can take advantage of extras such as leaving the camping park later on the day of your departure or an upgrade to a better pitch than booked, if available.
But then later on in the day, I could have remembered and talked to him about it then.
A sweet and savoury buffet is served each morning in the rustic lounge with widescreen TV, ideal for an aperitif later on in the day.
I'm just picking up a friend at the airport later on in the day.
Many union members came from all over to ask for the release of 4 of their comrades who were to stand trial later on in the day.
This proved a catalyst for even larger demonstrations later on the same day.
Later on in the day, the procession usually visits local retirement homes, hospitals, and nursing homes.
Later on in the day, gourmets can get to know the virtues of Swabian cuisine and regional wines in the restaurant.
Tomorrow, we will be meeting up with the famous anthropologist, Pr. Ernesto Piana and later on in the day with Hernan, a famous husky breeder.
He gave them this gift fifty days later, on the day of Pentecost.
Later on the same day, experts began coming forward to deny the accuracy of the Post story.
The Expedition 25 crew opened hatches and entered the Progress later on the next day.
An hour later on the same day, Bodog will start with their $1,000 tournament.
He came again in the morning of the Feast to administer the Last Sacraments, and later on in the day, when she asked for Holy Communion, he came in Viaticum.
We found the large parking lot empty at that hour and a helpful employee pointed out the best spot to leave the car in to enjoy some shade later on in the day.
On January 12, 1959, the show began to be videotaped for broadcast later on the same day, although initially the Thursday night programs were kept live.
Intention to make use of this facility shall be notified not later than the day on which placing in storage begins.
Contracting parties wishing to make use of this option shall notify the competent authority no later than the day on which placing in storage begins.
Notifications must be made no later than the day on which the activities commence.
The negotiators were able to reach provisional agreement on all outstanding issues on the rail market access dossier; and this was approved unanimously by the meeting of the Parliament delegation which took place later on the same day.

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