local time

noun

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

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The storm was forecast to pass south of Guam early Sunday local time and continue intensifying through the day. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Related Stories Artist Presale begins Wednesday, October 21 at 10am local time, and Local Presale begins Thursday, October 22 at 10am local time. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 All the while, Alabama decided that fans would not be allowed to set up any type of tailgate until after 12 noon local time today in an abundance of caution for the wind and rain that would devour the area. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Following that, Citi cardmembers will have access to early tickets, again on October 12, and that begins at noon local time. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for local time

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1703, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Oct. 2026.

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