In Jain dharma, the common guidance is to finish eating before sunset. Many households aim to have the last meal of the day by or before sunset, so that food is not consumed after evening twilight.

Key points:

• Ideal: eat before sunset (din performs, and digestion is easier while the sun is up).
• If you cannot finish by sunset, some traditions allow a small, light meal before night, but avoid heavy eating late at night.
• Digambar and Shwetambar traditions both emphasize restraint and purity of conduct; the main difference is in certain ritual details, not in the broad rule about meals being completed before night.

Reasoning in brief:

• Eating before sunset aligns with natural cycles (agni/ digestion) and supports mental and spiritual calm, which is important in Jain practice of ahimsa, sallekhana preparation, and daily discipline.

If you’d like, I can tailor this to your specific tradition or daily routine.