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

However, the local time for each stage will differ based on your location. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Tropical Storm Moke is impacting the Big Island of Hawaii and will bring rain to other islands through Monday, according to an advisory by the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center issued late Saturday night, local time. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

Rainfall will begin on the Big Island by late Saturday night or early Sunday, local time, spreading to the other islands later Sunday night into Monday. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Screening times will vary by territory, with broadcasts in some territories scheduled later to accommodate local time zones. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 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