local time
noun
: time based on the meridian through a particular place as contrasted with that of a time zone
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According to the Iranian media, one witness reported hearing multiple explosions near Mashhad Airport shortly after 7 pm, local time.
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Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck early Tuesday evening local time at a depth of about 237 km (148 miles).
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
All six finals will take place on March 31 (local time).
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Nominations will be unveiled for all competitive categories across the BAFTA Television Awards and BAFTA Television Craft Awards on Tuesday at Midday local time.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
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Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck early Tuesday evening local time at a depth of about 237 km (148 miles).
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
All six finals will take place on March 31 (local time).
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Nominations will be unveiled for all competitive categories across the BAFTA Television Awards and BAFTA Television Craft Awards on Tuesday at Midday local time.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Local time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20time. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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