Sunset & Sunrise Today in Franklin, Tennessee
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Franklin: sunrise 5:43 AM, sunset 8:03 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Franklin at 8:03 PM, having risen at 5:42 AM. That works out to 14h 21m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Franklin at 12:53 PM.
Franklin lies at latitude 35.93°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 8 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Franklin move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Franklin's golden hour, about 7:27 PM to 8:22 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:22 PM to 8:33 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Franklin is at 8:03 PM and sunrise at 5:43 AM — about 1m 10s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Franklin drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Franklin, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Franklin ranges from as early as 4:32 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:07 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 35m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 42m.
Moon in Franklin today
Sunset today: Franklin vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 5:42 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 21m |
| Nashville | 5:41 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 22m |
| Murfreesboro | 5:41 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 20m |
| Clarksville | 5:43 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 24m |
| Bowling Green | 5:38 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 26m |
Franklin sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 35m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 42m
- Latest sunset 8:07 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:32 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:30 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:09 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Franklin (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 35m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 42m |
Franklin sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 21m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:43 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 10s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:44 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 12s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:44 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 14s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 17s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:46 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 19s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:47 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 21s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:47 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 23s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 25s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:49 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:49 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:50 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 06m | −1m 31s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:51 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 33s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:52 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 35s |
Twilight times in Franklin today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:57 AM | 9:49 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:36 AM | 9:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:12 AM | 8:33 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:24 AM | 6:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:27 PM | 8:22 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Franklin.
Sunrise & sunset in Franklin by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 46m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 26m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 24m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 25m |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 32m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 56m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:10 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 41m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 53m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Franklin.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Franklin
What time is sunset in Franklin today?
Sunset in Franklin, Tennessee is at 8:03 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Franklin today?
Sunrise in Franklin is at 5:42 AM today, with 14h 21m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Franklin tomorrow?
Sunrise in Franklin tomorrow is at 5:43 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
What time is sunset in Franklin tomorrow?
Sunset in Franklin tomorrow is at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in Franklin today?
Franklin gets 14h 21m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:42 AM and sunset at 8:03 PM.
When is golden hour in Franklin?
The evening golden hour in Franklin is about 7:27 PM to 8:22 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Franklin?
The evening blue hour in Franklin runs from about 8:22 PM to 8:33 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Franklin?
After sunset at 8:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Franklin at around 8:33 PM today.
When is solar noon in Franklin?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Franklin — is at 12:53 PM today.
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