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 Volkswagen shares, which have fallen by 19% this year, declined 1.4% in Frankfurt as of 2:10 p.m. local time. Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 28 Oct. 2024 Driving the news: Iranian state TV reported explosions early Saturday morning local time in several areas of the country, including Tehran. Barak Ravid, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 Basically, Black Ops 6 goes live on the Microsoft Store, Xbox and PlayStation at midnight local time on Friday, October 25th. Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Pre-sale begins Monday, October 28 at 10:00am local time, with public on-sale beginning Friday, November 1 at 10:00am local. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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