local time

American  

noun

1. the time based on the meridian through a specific place, as a city, in contrast to that of the time zone within which the place is located; the time in a specific place as compared to that of another place to the east or west.

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local time British  

noun

1. the time in a particular region or area expressed with reference to the meridian passing through it

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Etymology

Origin of local time

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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local time

Frederick County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the scene of the crash in Ijamsville at about 02:50 local time.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

More than 70 people were injured in the blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao just before midnight local time, Thai officials said, including more than 20 in critical condition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Firefighters arrived at the scene just after midnight, reportedly after a passing driver saw the venue on fire at 23:30 local time.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

They were in the pool in Bédar, close to where the fire took hold, at about 19:00 local time when neighbours warned them of an evacuation notice.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Laleh finally tired out at about midnight Portland time, though I had no idea what the local time was, or even what time zone we were in.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram