Geographic position of Franklin
Franklin is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.9251° N, 86.8689° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,999 km (2,485 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,020 km (3,741 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,018 km (8,710 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,831 km (4,866 mi) west
Franklin lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Franklin
With a population of 72,639, Franklin ranks as the 578th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Franklin
Nashville International Airport (BNA / KBNA) is a major international airport located about 28 km (17 mi) from Franklin.
Current local time at the airport is 06:29:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Franklin
Franklin uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Franklin
Business hours in Franklin (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Franklin
Compare time in Franklin with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Franklin in?
Franklin follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Franklin at UTC-5.
What time is it in Franklin right now?
The current local time in Franklin is 06:29:02 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Franklin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Franklin is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Franklin?
Franklin is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Franklin?
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the nearest airport to Franklin, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:29:02.
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