Current local time in Franklin, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Franklin
Franklin, Indiana, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 24,598.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Indiana |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′N / 86°03′W |
| Population: | 24,598 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Franklin
| IANA time zone: | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Franklin is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Franklin today
| Sunrise: | 08:01 |
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| Sunset: | 18:55 |
| Solar noon: | 13:28 |
| Day length: | 10h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:34 – 19:22 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Franklin
- London−5 hFranklin is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeFranklin is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hFranklin is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Franklin time
What time zone is Franklin in?
Franklin uses the IANA time zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Franklin observe daylight saving time?
Franklin is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Franklin and London?
Right now Franklin is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Franklin and New York?
Right now Franklin and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.