local time

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.

local time

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of local time¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Tracking data shows the vessel initially left Cairns at around 07:30 local time on 24 October - after a delay of around a week because of mechanical issues.

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A United Parcel Service plane crashed in Louisville, Ky., at around 5.15 p.m. local time Tuesday.

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The two leaders convened at the airport in this South Korean port city late Thursday morning local time.

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The Pacific Fleet said an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter went down in the South China Sea around 2:45 p.m. local time on Sunday while conducting what it said were routine operations.

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Ballot boxes will open at 09.00 local time on Saturday and the result is due to be announced at Dublin Castle later that evening.

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