At a time means that something is happening at a specific time.
At a time when everyone is angry, I try to be calm.
Children, please take only one piece of candy at a time.
People who worry about the future should take one day at a time.
The phrase by a time is not widely used. We might say, though,
By the time you read this the sun will have set.
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