local time

noun

: time based on the meridian through a particular place as contrasted with that of a time zone

Examples of local time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The pair entered the event during the Royal Procession, which takes place at 2 p.m. local time to kick off every race day. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 Alberto, which weakened from a tropical storm to a depression, is moving inland over Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, the National Hurricane Center said in an update at 10 a.m. local time. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 20 June 2024 Check your local listings for tune-in information, or watch live at 7 p.m. local time on ABC.com or the ABC app with a cable login. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 June 2024 At least one firefighter has been injured while battling the Point Fire, Cal Fire said in an incident update issued at around 6 a.m. local time Monday. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for local time 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1703, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of local time was circa 1703

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“Local time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20time. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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