Time Now in Franklin, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.93° N, 86.87° W
Elevation: 196 m above sea level
Population rank: #573 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Tennessee
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Franklin is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Franklin, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Franklin
Daylight Hours in Franklin
Franklin gets 14h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Franklin is at 05:37 and sunset in Franklin is at 20:06.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Franklin and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Franklin
What is the current local time in Franklin?
The live local time in Franklin is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Franklin currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Franklin in?
Franklin uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Franklin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Franklin is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Franklin's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Franklin.
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Prayer Times in Franklin
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:46 | 05:37 | 12:52 | 16:41 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:47 | 05:38 | 12:52 | 16:41 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:47 | 05:38 | 12:52 | 16:42 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:48 | 05:39 | 12:52 | 16:42 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:49 | 05:39 | 12:53 | 16:42 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:50 | 05:40 | 12:53 | 16:42 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:51 | 05:41 | 12:53 | 16:42 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Franklin
Sunrise
in Franklin
↑
5:37 AM
Sunset
in Franklin
↓
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 28m
Dawn
in Franklin
5:07 AM
Dusk
in Franklin
8:37 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Franklin
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
50.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:21
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:06
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Distances & Clock Changes in Franklin
How Far Is Franklin From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,240 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,853 km | W (275deg) |
| London | 6,760 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 7,040 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,850 km | SE (141deg) |
| Moscow | 8,548 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,712 km | NW (324deg) |
| Dubai | 12,140 km | NE (36deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Franklin?
Franklin next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Franklin's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Franklin and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.9deg S, 93.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin
What time is it in Franklin right now?
The current local time in Franklin is 13:03 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Franklin follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Franklin in?
Franklin uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Franklin?
Is Franklin on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Franklin is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Franklin today?
Today in Franklin: sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset is at 20:06, giving 14h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Franklin tonight?
The moon phase over Franklin tonight is Last Quarter with 50.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Franklin?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Franklin, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.