early afternoon
Refers to the time from just after noon until mid-afternoon, roughly 1–3 PM. Often carries a relaxed, slightly languid feeling.
I had coffee at a café in the early afternoon.
On Sunday afternoon, the park was lively with families.
On a quiet early afternoon, I read a book at the café.
I like taking a walk around the neighborhood in the early afternoon.
The early afternoons in this village feel very relaxed.