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

Jordan’s military said its air defenses intercepted and downed eight Iranian missiles early Thursday local time that were headed toward the country, state media reported. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

While most were discharged, 28 exhibiting more serious symptoms remained under observation in hospital as of Wednesday morning local time. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

This weekend, Anna traveled to Baikonur along with the couple’s children, other family members, and friends to see her husband fly into space on Tuesday evening, local time. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

The attack, which occurred early Sunday local time, comes after the collapse of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. — Carson Swick, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 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