Time in Franklin, United States now
5:07:06 PM
Saturday, July 4, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:07 PM
Day length 14h 32m
Solar noon 12:51 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Tennessee (8)
Franklin facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 35.9251, -86.8689
- Population
- 72,639
Frequently asked
What time is it in Franklin right now?
The current local time in Franklin is shown above and updates live every second. Franklin is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Franklin in?
Franklin uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Franklin on daylight saving time?
Yes. Franklin is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Franklin and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Franklin (New York is currently 6:07 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
