local time
noun
: time based on the meridian through a particular place as contrasted with that of a time zone
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However, at 4:46 a.m. local time Wednesday, the second stage of the rocket made an uncontrolled reentry over Poland, POLSA said.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Operated by Endeavor Air, the Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft crashed while landing at around 2:45 p.m. local time on Monday, ending up on its back with the wings and tail broken off.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there were two people on board the Lancair and two people on board the Cessna when the two planes collided midair at about 8:25 a.m. local time.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
The phone sales begin at 8 a.m. local time, so customers in Australia will be able to buy many hours before those in Los Angeles.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Operated by Endeavor Air, the Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft crashed while landing at around 2:45 p.m. local time on Monday, ending up on its back with the wings and tail broken off.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there were two people on board the Lancair and two people on board the Cessna when the two planes collided midair at about 8:25 a.m. local time.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
The phone sales begin at 8 a.m. local time, so customers in Australia will be able to buy many hours before those in Los Angeles.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Local time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20time. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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