local time
noun
: time based on the meridian through a particular place as contrasted with that of a time zone
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More information on when that is likely to happen will be announced on Sunday, 8 March at 9am local time.
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Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
To make sure every vote was cast and counted, a state judge ordered polling stations in the mega-jurisdiction be kept open until 9 pm local time — giving citizens a couple of extra hours to vote.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Several major airlines located there, including Emirates and Etihad in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and Qatar Airways in Doha, have suspended flights to and from their bases at least until Monday afternoon local time.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The tournament confirmed Griekspoor’s withdrawal late afternoon local time on Saturday, with the final scheduled to start at 7pm.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
To make sure every vote was cast and counted, a state judge ordered polling stations in the mega-jurisdiction be kept open until 9 pm local time — giving citizens a couple of extra hours to vote.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Several major airlines located there, including Emirates and Etihad in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and Qatar Airways in Doha, have suspended flights to and from their bases at least until Monday afternoon local time.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The tournament confirmed Griekspoor’s withdrawal late afternoon local time on Saturday, with the final scheduled to start at 7pm.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Local time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20time. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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