Current Time in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA

3:17:14 AM

03:17:14

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Franklin

Sunrise6:30 AMSolar noon11:50 AMSunset5:10 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Louisiana
County
St. Mary Parish
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
7,302
Elevation
3 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
29° 47' N / 91° 30' W
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Clock changes in Franklin

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 39 min1 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination34%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 39 min1 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(41.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (34% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 39 min1 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 38 min1 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 37 min1 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 36 min1 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 34 min1 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 33 min1 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min1 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Franklin

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Upcoming public holidays in Louisiana

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Franklin in?
Franklin uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
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 CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Franklin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Franklin observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Franklin?
Franklin is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer