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Does the time in the day of a public disclosure matter when submitting a patent application to the USPTO?

No, only the date matters. I found a ruling from the EPO that explains this based on time zones and other complications. https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/prior-disclosures-do-not-undermine-...
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