What time zone is Franklin in?

Franklin uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.

When is the next clock change in Franklin?

Clocks in Franklin move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)

Does Franklin observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Franklin observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Franklin?

Franklin is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, USA

12:03:18 PM

12:03:18

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Franklin is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Franklin

Sunrise6:53 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset5:11 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Pennsylvania
County: Venango County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 6,302
Elevation: 307 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 23' N / 79° 49' W

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Clock changes in Franklin

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Solar noon: 12:02 PM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 18 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:24 AM – 5:40 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:51 AM – 6:13 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:19 AM – 6:45 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination30%

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:53 AM (east, 109.6°)
Sunset: 5:11 PM (west, 250.2°)
Day length: 10 hr 18 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:02 PM (33.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 5:40 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:51 AM – 6:13 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:19 AM – 6:45 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:49 AM (east, 74.2°)
Moonset: 2:27 PM (west, 281.2°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, November 3	6:53 AM	5:11 PM	10 hr 18 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:54 AM	5:10 PM	10 hr 16 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	6:55 AM	5:09 PM	10 hr 14 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	6:57 AM	5:08 PM	10 hr 11 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	6:58 AM	5:07 PM	10 hr 09 min	2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	6:59 AM	5:06 PM	10 hr 07 min	2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	7:00 AM	5:05 PM	10 hr 04 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Pennsylvania

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Franklin in?: Franklin uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Franklin?: Clocks in Franklin move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Franklin observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Franklin observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Franklin?: Franklin is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer