305 Good Afternoon Messages (For Friends, Partners, Coworkers, & More)

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The afternoon is an overlooked time of day to send someone a greeting and let them know you're thinking of them. Pair your "good afternoon" message with a picture of a cute cat or a heart emoji, and you're sure to brighten your recipient's day. Let's explore 305 cute good afternoon messages for your friends , significant other , family members , and coworkers, along with greetings made to inspire, touch their heart, make them laugh, and more!

Best Good Afternoon Messages

  • Have a happy afternoon!
  • Sending you positive vibes only this afternoon.
  • I hope your afternoon is fly!
  • Hello, sunshine!
  • I hope this email finds you well this afternoon.
  • May your midday be anything but mid.
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Cute Good Afternoon Messages

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  1. To make your "good afternoon" message as cute as possible, sprinkle in some "cute" emojis like hearts, heart eyes, and blushing faces. You can also include memes or GIFs of cute animals, like kittens, bunnies, or bear cubs. These additions, along with your message, are sure to give the recipient cuteness overload!
    • Have a good afternoon, cutie pie!
    • Hope your afternoon is as cute as you are!
    • I hope you have the sweetest day!
    • Hello, my sunshine!
    • Have a happy afternoon, kitten whiskers !
    • Wishing the best afternoon to the cutest of the cute.
    • If you were an angle, you'd be acute! Hope that brightened your afternoon!
    • Stop it, your cuteness is as blinding as the sun!
    • Kittens and bunnies can't compete with your adorableness this afternoon.
    • Your afternoon fit is as cute as a button.
    • Getting to see your smile is why the sun stays out so long in the afternoon.
    • Enjoy your afternoon, dearest love.
    • Good afternoon, sweetheart! Just wanted to start off your afternoon with a smile.
    • Sending the biggest, squishiest hugs for your long afternoon.
    • Wishing you a short, sweet afternoon!
    • You're so adorable, I wish I could have you for my afternoon snack.
    • Are you a rainbow this afternoon? Because you're adding so much color to my life!
    • Whatever this afternoon brings, just know I'll be waiting for you at the end of it with a big hug and kiss!
    • Let's make this afternoon memorable!
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Good Afternoon Messages for Friends

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  1. The afternoon is a great time to message a friend! It's after the morning, when they're probably the busiest with work or school, and before the evening, when they'll be having dinner and winding down for the night. It's also an opportunity for you to reference any future plans you may have together (or to ask them to hang out !). But let's be real, anytime is a good time to let a friend know you're thinking of them.
    • Good afternoon, friend! Hope you're doing well!
    • Have a great afternoon! Let's hang out soon.
    • Hey, buddy! I hope you're having a good afternoon.
    • What's up, my guy? I hope your afternoon is fly!
    • I hope your afternoon is smashing!
    • Afternoon, bestie! What are you up to this fine day?
    • Good afternoon, pal! Can't wait to party this weekend!
    • Hope your afternoon is going well! Got any plans tonight?
    • I hope you're having a great afternoon so far!
    • Good afternoon, bff! How about some dinner plans?
    • I hope your afternoon is going better than mine!
    • Ready for some afternoon shenanigans?
    • I'm so ready for this afternoon to be over! How's yours going?
    • May your afternoon be swift, so we can get this party started!
    • It's a good afternoon now that we're texting.
    • Hey, I was just thinking about you. Hope your afternoon is going swimmingly!
    • Wishing you a sweet afternoon!
    • I hope this message brightens your afternoon.
    • Afternoons are always better when you have a friend to share them with.
    • Talking to you always makes my long afternoons seem a little shorter.
    • Good afternoon! Let's chat to make the day go by faster.
    • I hope you're having an absolutely fabulous afternoon!
    • Good afternoon! I'm bored, want to meet up?
    • Our fun afternoon plans await!
    • It's been a wild afternoon hanging out with you, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
    • Sending you good vibes this afternoon in anticipation of this weekend!
    • Our friendship is as golden as the afternoon sun!
    • You always make my day when I hear from you in the afternoon.
    • Wishing you a pleasant and productive afternoon!
    • The afternoon is still young, let's make some plans for tonight!
    • I hope your afternoon goes by like lightning!
    • I thought maybe hearing from a friend would make your afternoon a little better.
    • Afternoons come and go, but our friendship is forever!
    • Let's go on an adventure this afternoon.
    • What comes after afternoon? That's right, party time with me, your bestie!
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Good Afternoon Messages for Your Significant Other

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  1. For some romantic partners, the afternoon is the hardest part of the day to get through. After a full morning of work, school, or chores, they still have a few hours to go before they can look forward to seeing their lover again. Send your significant other a romantic "good afternoon" message to show that they're always on your mind, and that it won't be long before you can see each other or talk.
    • My afternoon is incomplete without your sweet smile.
    • The afternoon may be long, but my love for you will last far longer.
    • The best part of the afternoon is imagining seeing you at the end of it.
    • I can't stop thinking about our afternoon delights.
    • I hope you're having a good afternoon, my love.
    • The thought of hanging out with you is keeping me going this afternoon.
    • Take heart, beloved. This afternoon will end soon, and then we'll be together.
    • Enjoy your afternoon, my soulmate.
    • My heart is overflowing with love for you this afternoon.
    • Have a magical afternoon, dearest!
    • Good afternoon, darling! Remember, I'm always just a text away.
    • Your afternoon is about to get a whole lot better (I sent you flowers).
    • I hope your day is as amazing as you are!
    • I'm having a good afternoon, but it would be perfect if you were here with me.
    • You brighten my afternoon more than all the sunshine in the world.
    • Let's tackle this afternoon! Meet you with a kiss on the other side.
    • I've been thinking about you all morning, and the forecast for the afternoon looks to be about the same.
    • You're always in my dreams when I nap in the afternoon.
    • Your voice is my favorite sound when you come home in the afternoon.
    • Every afternoon we spend together is like a jewel on a necklace.
    • If you only knew how much these little moments in the afternoon spent with you mean to me.
    • This afternoon reminds me of the day you walked into my life and changed it forever.
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Good Afternoon Messages for Family Members

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  1. Has it been a while since you've texted members of your family? Take some time in the afternoon to reach out and reconnect. Your greeting might be just the thing that your parent, sibling, or other family member needed to brighten their day.
    • Have a good afternoon, fam!
    • Here's looking at you this afternoon, sis.
    • Love you, bro, and have a great afternoon.
    • Hope your afternoon is as awesome as you are, Dad!
    • Sending you love and encouragement this afternoon, Mom.
    • May your afternoon be as lovely as you are, Grandma!
    • Take it easy this afternoon, Grandpa. You deserve a rest.
    • What's the afternoon buzz, cuz?
    • How's my favorite aunt doing this fine afternoon?
    • Keep on rockin' this afternoon, uncle!
    • Let's get the family together this afternoon!
    • Hope everyone has an amazing afternoon! Looking forward to seeing y'all later.
    • The sooner we get through this afternoon, the sooner we can enjoy a family-filled weekend!
    • Anyone up for a mini-family reunion this afternoon?
    • I'm pretty sure the family dog gets more rest in one afternoon than I get in a whole day and night!
    • Anyone else in the family group chat having a long afternoon?
    • I have a long afternoon ahead. Anyone in the family have any news or funny stories to share?
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Good Afternoon Messages for Coworkers

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  1. If you're sending (or responding to) a work email or DM in the afternoon, work in a professional "good afternoon" phrase and show your team spirit. Use the variations below to start or end important messages, motivate someone , and make everyone's afternoon a little brighter!
    • I hope everyone is having a productive afternoon.
    • Your hard work is really shining through this afternoon!
    • Thanks for putting in your best effort this afternoon.
    • Your afternoon contributions make a huge difference.
    • Mid-day reminder that you're doing a wonderful job!
    • Let's keep our positive energy going all afternoon.
    • Your amazing attitude this afternoon uplifted the whole team.
    • You've accomplished so much this afternoon. Good job!
    • Thank you for stepping up this afternoon.
    • I hope your afternoon is going well so far.
    • Your dedication is serving as inspiration for us all to work hard this afternoon.
    • Everyone is doing such a great job this afternoon. Keep it up!
    • We're in the home stretch for the afternoon, everyone. Don't give up!
    • You've got this afternoon in the bag!
    • Have a good meeting this afternoon!
    • I hope this email finds you well this afternoon.
    • Have a great afternoon, team! Let me know if you need anything.
    • We all showed up for each other this morning, so let's keep showing up for each other this afternoon!
    • This afternoon is going to be awesome! Trust me!
    • As we start this afternoon, remember your goals and that you're completely capable of achieving them.
    • Every afternoon is a chance to start fresh.
    • Remember to use your talents and resources wisely this afternoon as you pursue your goals.
    • You already have everything you need inside of you to make this afternoon a big success.
    • Let's make this afternoon the best one yet!
    • Let's earn an incredible evening!
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Good Afternoon Messages for Him

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  1. We all need to feel appreciated from time to time, but men especially feel the need to be acknowledged by their romantic partners. Send him one of these messages to make him feel seen and loved by the person he values the most.
    • Good afternoon, handsome. I can't wait to see your face later.
    • Life is better with you in it, my darling. Have a good afternoon.
    • I miss you already! Have a wonderful afternoon!
    • The afternoon sun reminds me of how warm and loving you are.
    • I hope your afternoon is as pleasant as it is quick, so you can run home to me afterward.
    • Your love is like the sun appearing on a rainy day, brightening up my world. Wishing you a lovely afternoon.
    • I can't imagine my life without you, dear. Have a happy afternoon.
    • I hope this message of love makes your afternoon a little brighter.
    • You make my whole world light up. Have a good afternoon, sweetheart.
    • Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you so much. Have a great afternoon, dearest.
    • Thinking of you and missing you deeply this afternoon.
    • You're as strong and bright as the afternoon sun, and I love you.
    • I hope your afternoon at work is as wonderful as you are.
    • You're always on my mind. Sending you good vibes this afternoon, my love.
    • I'm so proud and grateful to be your girlfriend. May your afternoon be smooth and pleasant.
    • Sending you all my positive energy to help you get through the afternoon, baby.
    • I wish I could be there to give you a hug and kiss, but since I can't, I'll just wish you the best afternoon imaginable.
    • Remember to take a break from working so hard this afternoon, darling.
    • Do you know what's hotter than the temp this afternoon? You, of course!
    • Get through this afternoon fast and hurry home. I have some fun things planned.
    • Have a great afternoon. Here's a kiss to go with it.
    • Good afternoon to my favorite person in the entire world.
    • I've been missing you all morning, and I'll miss you all afternoon.
    • I woke up from my afternoon nap smiling because I dreamed of you.
    • I hope this text makes you feel all warm and fuzzy this afternoon, like yours do for me.
    • I can't stop thinking about what we're going to do when you get home from work this afternoon…
    • Have the loveliest afternoon, my love!
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Good Afternoon Messages for Her

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  1. Women love when their partners give them attention and make them feel special. What better way to do that than wish her a good afternoon, full of love and promise for your future?
    • My afternoon would be a whole lot better if I could see your beautiful face.
    • Good afternoon to someone as hot as the sun is right now!
    • Hope you have a lovely afternoon, princess.
    • Good afternoon to a girl who's always on my mind.
    • You're constantly in my thoughts. Have a beautiful afternoon, angel.
    • I can't wait to help you relax after you get home this afternoon, sweetheart.
    • Waiting for an afternoon to see you feels like waiting an eternity.
    • I wish I could see how sweaty and sexy you look, working all afternoon.
    • Wishing a perfect afternoon for my best gal!
    • You light up my life like the sun in the summer.
    • Thinking of you as the afternoon crawls by. I love you, dear.
    • Can't wait until this afternoon is over and I finally get to hold you in my arms, you gorgeous thing.
    • Good afternoon, my sweet! How did I get so lucky to have you in my life?
    • We should do lunch like that every day!
    • Happy afternoon to the sexiest woman I've ever known.
    • You're all I can think about this afternoon.
    • You've been on my mind. Want to meet up for drinks after work?
    • Promise to hurry home to me, darling.
    • Good afternoon, love of my life. Thank you for filling my life with happiness.
    • The thought of you is my sunshine in the afternoon.
    • I can't wait for the afternoon to be over so I can hold your beautiful body.
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Inspirational Good Afternoon Messages

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  1. It's never a bad time to reach out to someone who you think could use some inspiration and motivation. Just taking a moment to message them in the afternoon can uplift their spirits and show them that someone cares about them. It might also help them finish their day a little more easily.
    • Shine bright as the afternoon sun.
    • Be as tenacious as a long afternoon.
    • Like this afternoon, you're only just beginning on your path to glory.
    • You inspire me like a beam of sunshine.
    • Don't let the hot sun beat you down.
    • May your afternoon be full of joy and light!
    • Look to the sunlight this afternoon and let its warmth comfort you.
    • Let's make the most of this afternoon before it's gone forever.
    • You've totally got this.
    • Here's your afternoon reminder that you make this world a better place.
    • It's a new afternoon with new possibilities!
    • Aren't we lucky to have another afternoon to conquer?
    • Shake off that midday slump!
    • Wishing you a cheerful and happy afternoon to get you through until evening!
    • Remember, this is just one afternoon, not the rest of your life.
    • With a positive attitude, you can make it through any challenge today!
    • There's nothing you can't do! Make this afternoon the greatest one yet!
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Encouraging Good Afternoon Messages

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  1. Everyone looks forward to the end of the afternoon, when they can go home, relax, and enjoy being off the clock. But sometimes, we need an encouraging word to remind us that we can get through the day. Be a beacon of light for your loved ones by sending them one of these encouraging "good afternoon" messages.
    • Don't give up, just put on sunblock!
    • Keep going, and remember, at the end of every afternoon is an evening full of promise.
    • See the sun shining down on you? It's rooting for you, too!
    • I believe you can make it through this afternoon and every day after that.
    • You're as strong as the sun and capable of winning any challenge.
    • Shine bright with the sun in the afternoon, and shine brighter when only the stars are out.
    • You're ready to rock this afternoon, I can tell!
    • This afternoon will be some of your finest hours!
    • Let's get out there and have the best afternoon ever!
    • You're always amazing, and this midday, you're going to be even more amazing.
    • Midday is no time to be mid. Let's do this thing!
    • Just give this afternoon your best shot.
    • Don't let the afternoon slump get you down.
    • Come on, let's chase that dream today!
    • This afternoon will be a piece of cake!
    • Alright, we've had lunch, now let's go get 'em!
    • You're stronger than you think.
    • An afternoon is like a journey: it starts with one step.
    • Good luck this afternoon!
    • This afternoon might be tough, but you're tougher.
    • Trust the process.
    • You can do anything this afternoon if you put your mind to it.
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Heartfelt Good Afternoon Messages

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  1. The afternoon is as good a time as any to say what's in your heart. Whatever you're feeling and whatever the other person is going through, make sure they know the depths of your feelings with these "good afternoon" messages.
    • I'm so grateful for your presence in my life. I wish you a happy afternoon.
    • It gives me such great pleasure to know you. Have a good afternoon!
    • Wishing you a lovely afternoon full of blessings!
    • May your afternoon be as bright and beautiful as you are!
    • I hope this afternoon shows you what a wonderful person you are.
    • May this afternoon be one of peace, healing, and renewal.
    • I hope you experience every good feeling this afternoon and take time to laugh!
    • You mean the world to me. Have an incredible afternoon!
    • May you find the joy and meaning in everything this afternoon.
    • I hope you remember how much I care for you as you conquer this afternoon.
    • My heart and thoughts are with you always, but especially this afternoon.
    • Thinking of you this afternoon and sending positive vibes your way.
    • Hope you're feeling loved and appreciated this afternoon.
    • Your strength and resilience are inspiring me this afternoon.
    • I'm here for you always, not just this afternoon.
    • Remember to take care of yourself this afternoon. You're loved more than you know.
    • Thinking of you this midday. Take heart and be strong.
    • You're a beautiful soul. Carry that thought with you today.
    • Your dedication and compassion never go unnoticed. Have a wonderful afternoon! You deserve it!
    • You're such a special person. Wishing you the loveliest of afternoons!
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Funny Good Afternoon Messages

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  1. Laughter is the best medicine, and it's also one of the best ways to make someone feel good in the middle of the day. If you're not confident in your quick wit, here are some wisecracks to get your afternoon in gear.
    • The early bird gets the worm, but the afternoon bird gets to nap! Hope your afternoon is restful!
    • Good afternoon, fellow kids.
    • Have a good afternoon! May your internet connection and your state of mind be equally stable.
    • The afternoon may be long, but the good news is the coffee machine has an amazing work ethic.
    • May your midday be anything but mid!
    • To my afternoon slump: not today, Satan!
    • Thinking of starting a GoFundMe for all the caffeine I need to make it through this afternoon.
    • Status update: Living through the longest afternoon in recorded history.
    • I'm marking myself safe from productivity, because I ain't getting nothing done this afternoon!
    • Been staring at this computer screen so long this afternoon that I think I can hear it mocking me.
    • It's never too early in the afternoon to start planning dinner.
    • I think the Sandman is working overtime, because I've never been so sleepy in the afternoon.
    • I'm going to rock this afternoon like my grandma's favorite glider chair.
    • Come on, everyone, let's get together and brainstorm how we can make it through the rest of the afternoon without going into a coma.
    • I don't mind working from 9-5, it's the "-" that gets me.
    • What does it say about me that the person I'm most jealous of this afternoon is my sleeping cat?
    • I think my spirit animal this afternoon might be a sloth. Or a tortoise.
    • At this point, my biggest afternoon goal is to survive until snack time.
    • Can anyone tell me why my motivation gets to take PTO this afternoon and I don't?
    • KPIs are for mornings only.
    • I'm a ray of sunshine in the afternoon, provided I can wear sunglasses.
    • Thinking of you more than my lunch this afternoon—which is saying a lot!
    • Good afternoon! Let's have a snack, be awesome, repeat after more snacks (and maybe coffee).
    • Today, I'm confronting my old enemy: the long afternoon.
    • I've heard complaints about morning people, but it's those afternoon people you really need to watch out for.
    • Afternoon meeting? I barely know her.
    • I only make presentations after lunch if I can stay awake. I never make presentations in the afternoon.
    • Good afternoon? I'm still processing this morning!
    • Here we go again. I mean, good afternoon!
    • It's afternoon already, and I'm still running on 90% coffee, 10% vibes.
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Creative Good Afternoon Messages

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  1. Who said that "good afternoon" phrases all have to be professional, generic, or even emotional? Get your creative thinking cap on and wish someone a happy midday in a unique way they won't forget in a hurry.
    • Greetings from the other side of lunch! But not in a gross way.
    • Are you ready for my midday musings?
    • Hope this message finds you caffeinated this afternoon!
    • I hope you appreciate that I paused my mid-afternoon snack to send you this message.
    • Care to join me on the afternoon struggle bus?
    • Don't think of it as a long afternoon, think of it as pre-evening prep.
    • I hope I'm not interrupting anything important this afternoon, like a meeting or a nap.
    • May I offer you a cup of coffee on this trying afternoon?
    • It's me, the Ghost of Afternoons Present.
    • Just thought I'd resurface from my inbox to see how you were this afternoon.
    • Good afternoon, you magical unicorn, you!
    • Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, let's rise from our lunch.
    • Ready to conquer this afternoon like Vikings storming a monastery?
    • Do you hear it? It's the sound of a great afternoon coming our way.
    • You bring the snacks, I'll bring the gossip, and together, we'll make it through to this evening.
    • Salutations and good afternoon to you, my good sir/madam.
    • What's cookin', good lookin'?
    • Help, I've fallen into a long afternoon and I can't get up.
    • Where are those good afternoon vibes everyone keeps talking about?
    • Woah, we're halfway there. Woah-oh! Livin' on a prayer!
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Short Good Afternoon Messages

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  1. When you don't have time to do more than send a quick text, keep your "good afternoon" message concise and to the point. Say what you most wish for the recipient to have (i.e., "a good day" or "a productive afternoon") to get those good vibes going. Or, if nothing else, just tell them you're thinking of them and hope to reconnect soon.
    • We can do this!
    • Sunshine vibes only!
    • It's almost happy hour!
    • No thoughts, just snacks.
    • Let's keep that midday momentum going!
    • Sending you good energy!
    • Stay awesome this afternoon!
    • Keep shining bright!
    • Sending you a virtual hug!
    • Stay cool!
    • Be brilliant!
    • Let's keep it together.
    • We're almost there!
    • Summoning that midday motivation!
    • I'm picking up good vibrations.
    • Keep your spark alive!
    • The day's half over!
    • Sending you positive thoughts!
    • Straight on 'til evening!
    • Have a beautiful afternoon.
    • You're on my mind this afternoon.
    • Afternoon, sunshine!
    • You're doing great!
    • Good afternoon to my better half.
    • Time to seize (the rest of) the day!
    • Wishing you a successful afternoon!
    • This afternoon will be amazing!
    • Let's boogie our way past lunch!
    • Best afternoon ever!
    • Here comes the sun.
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When to Say "Good Afternoon" to Someone

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  1. Send a "good afternoon" message between 12 PM and 5 PM. Noon, or 12 PM, is considered the hour when morning officially ends and afternoon begins. Meanwhile, 5 PM—though still considered late afternoon—is typically the cutoff time for saying "Good afternoon." After that, it's better to say "Good evening" or even "Good day." [1]

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