What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dream time approaching, close to sunset (5)" mean?

The definition is "sunset". The wordplay uses charade, parts. NIGH (synonym of "approaching,") + T (last letter of "sunset") [last letter: "close"]; definition: "Dream time" The answer is NIGHT.

Dream time approaching, close to sunset (5)

Guardian Cryptic #27308 | 4 Down | 2017-09-21 flower

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