You accidentally blew my mind with this one.
So my favorite time of day, is right before the sun rises, when you can pretty much see everything already but the day hasn't technically started yet. The early twilight. I've known this for years. It's such a beautiful time of day, retaining the coolness of night (Lullaby for a Princess) and softer shades when the world is still largely quiet and at rest (The Moon Rises).
It's often a private moment to appreciate what is, and what is to be. I was able to have this quote a bit growing up and my walks to school, and part of my commutes to my second and third job.
Anytime I'm outside within a dream, this is also what time of day it typically is. Not sure why other than maybe it's my brain acknowledging that I need light to see things but also, don't look at the bli ding orb in the sky, so it doesn't bother recreating it? I don't know.
I also happen to live at a good latitude for more distinct seasonal daylight hours, which is extened from living near the shadow of a mountain range. Now I'm not much of an early riser either , but you kind of have to be to enjoy this time, so I looked up when the latest sunrise occurs, and my mind was blown, because it just happens to be my girlfriend and I's anniversary date!