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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Jefferson Lewis was arrested late on Thursday night local time in Alice Springs, after being seen by members of the local community and reportedly attacked.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A repeat of that could be crucial during the World Cup since five of the eight games played at SoFi are scheduled to start at noon local time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Early Thursday morning local time, the military said a Navy destroyer was escorting the Dorena off the west coast of India after foiling its attempt to escape and deliver its cargo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

However, the strait was then reclosed to oil tankers as of Wednesday evening local time, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Iran’s semiofficial Fars News Agency.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Unlike the watch on his wrist, the pocket watch, he had explained to me, was set to the local time in Dacca, eleven hours ahead.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri