local time
noun
: time based on the meridian through a particular place as contrasted with that of a time zone
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The ship was heading to the Bahamas' CocoCay when the man went overboard at around 7:00 p.m. local time from the ship’s port side, Cruise Hive and Fox affiliate WSVN reported.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 26 July 2025
The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her first concert at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas around 8:28 p.m. local time July 25.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Clashes broke out at 4:30 a.m. local time on Friday after Cambodia initiated firing, using small arms and heavy weapons, Col. Richa Sooksuwanon, the deputy spokesperson for the Thai army, told CNN.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Here’s what to expect at today’s hearing Pilar Melendez
The hearing at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, is slated to begin at 9 a.m. local time and is expected to last throughout the day.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 24 July 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 26 July 2025
The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her first concert at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas around 8:28 p.m. local time July 25.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Clashes broke out at 4:30 a.m. local time on Friday after Cambodia initiated firing, using small arms and heavy weapons, Col. Richa Sooksuwanon, the deputy spokesperson for the Thai army, told CNN.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Here’s what to expect at today’s hearing Pilar Melendez
The hearing at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, is slated to begin at 9 a.m. local time and is expected to last throughout the day.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 24 July 2025
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“Local time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20time. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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