Graveyard Shift

Working hours from about 12:00 am to 8:00 am. The time of the day when most other people are sleeping.



This phrase comes from another: “As silent as the grave” which means incredibly quiet, implying that this shift is likely to be quiet and uneventful.



Looks like I’m going to be working the graveyard shift tonight, I’m going to be so tired tomorrow!

Spanish: turno de noche



German: Nachtschicht