First of all—welcome to the road! You’re off to a good start by double checking expectations. The time frame for required nighttime driving typically starts one hour after sunset and ends one hour before sunrise.
Take note: Once you’ve finished your required supervised driving hours and can start driving on your own, you likely won’t be able to get behind the wheel at night until you have your license. Almost every state has restrictions on nighttime driving for unsupervised drivers with their intermediate learner’s permit, so make sure to do your research again when the time comes.