local time
noun
: time based on the meridian through a particular place as contrasted with that of a time zone
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Rice, the Kerrville city manager, started getting phone calls around 5 a.m. local time.
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
His body was recovered by emergency helicopter on Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. local time and transported him to a nearby business.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 July 2025
The right lane was also temporarily closed for construction, but reopened around 8 a.m. local time.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Stops include Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Coors Field in Denver, two nights at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and two nights at United Center in Chicago.
Pre-sale tickets launch July 15 at 10 a.m. local time via paulmccartneygotback.com.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
His body was recovered by emergency helicopter on Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. local time and transported him to a nearby business.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 July 2025
The right lane was also temporarily closed for construction, but reopened around 8 a.m. local time.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Stops include Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Coors Field in Denver, two nights at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and two nights at United Center in Chicago.
Pre-sale tickets launch July 15 at 10 a.m. local time via paulmccartneygotback.com.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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“Local time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20time. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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