Current Time in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky, USA

8:32:30 AM

08:32:30

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Franklin is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Franklin

Sunrise6:26 AMSolar noon12:42 PMSunset6:58 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 49 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Kentucky
County
Simpson County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
8,787
Elevation
216 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
36° 43' N / 86° 34' W
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Clock changes in Franklin

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 32 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination3%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 32 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(57.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 32 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 29 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 27 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 25 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 23 min2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 20 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 18 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Franklin

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Upcoming public holidays in Kentucky

  1. Columbus Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Franklin in?
Franklin currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Franklin?
Clocks in Franklin move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Is Franklin currently on daylight saving time?
Franklin is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Franklin right now?
Franklin is currently UTC−05:00