local time

noun

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

Examples of local time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, August 21 at 10am local time. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

By Saturday afternoon local time, Lala is expected to reach hurricane strength according to forecasters. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The latest toll was given by disaster mitigation agency BNPB in an update Saturday afternoon local time. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

The measures are expected to be announced on Saturday local time. — CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local time

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• dinnertime
• guggenheim
• isozyme
• lysozyme
• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime