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At the latest possible moment before a deadline, event, or catastrophe occurs; almost too late.
"The diplomatic treaty was signed at the eleventh hour, narrowly preventing war."
"He submitted his application at the eleventh hour, just five minutes before the portal closed."
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From the Biblical Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), where laborers hired at the eleventh hour of a twelve-hour workday received the same wage as those who started early.
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