local time

NOUN

official time of region

Synonyms

WEAK

apparent time correct time exact time right time true time

Example Sentences

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It was spotted on license plate readers in Globe, Ariz., at about 6:30 p.m. local time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The crash occurred around 1 p.m. local time, the department said in a Facebook post.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

By setting “BTS the Comeback Live: Arirang” at 8 p.m. local time, this allows viewers worldwide to keep the March 21 appointment as they tune in at odd hours.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Electricity service was halted shortly before 2 p.m. local time Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Checking the time stamp on the image, she saw it was from noon local time.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir