local time
noun
: time based on the meridian through a particular place as contrasted with that of a time zone
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For counties in eastern Texas, the warning took effect at midnight and lasts until 9 a.m. local time on Saturday.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Target will open at 6 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 29, the company told USA TODAY.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Kohl's stores will open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday, according to a news release from the company.
—Enquirer and Usa Today Staff, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
The fire was 0% contained as of 6 a.m. local time, according to Cal Fire.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Target will open at 6 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 29, the company told USA TODAY.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Kohl's stores will open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday, according to a news release from the company.
—Enquirer and Usa Today Staff, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
The fire was 0% contained as of 6 a.m. local time, according to Cal Fire.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Local time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20time. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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