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Prayer times in Franklin
Muslims living in Franklin can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Franklin is a city in the United States, in Tennessee, with about 72,639 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Franklin today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Franklin
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Franklin by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Franklin move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:03 AM on 21 June and 5:38 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 34 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:37 PM and 8:07 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 36 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 43 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:39 PM | 8:07 PM | 9:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:19 PM | 4:37 PM | 5:54 PM |
Franklin is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Franklin comes roughly 21 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 928 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Franklin and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Franklin is at 50.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,527 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 50.2°.
Fasting hours in Franklin during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Franklin is at about 5:20 AM and iftar at 5:22 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 52 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:47 AM and iftar to 5:50 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Franklin
Franklin lies at 35.9251° N, 86.8689° W, in Tennessee, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Nashville, 28 km away. Nearby places include Brentwood (14 km), Spring Hill (20 km), and La Vergne (28 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Franklin
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tennessee, United States
- Population
- 72,639
- Coordinates
- 35.92506, -86.86889
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 50.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,527 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Franklin
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Franklin takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:55 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:39 PM for the majority, 5:54 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Franklin and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Franklin
- Brentwood14 km · north-east
- Spring Hill20 km · south
- La Vergne28 km · east
- Nashville28 km · north
- Smyrna32 km · east
- Hermitage37 km · north-east
- Columbia38 km · south-west
- Mount Juliet44 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Franklin
What is the Qibla direction in Franklin?
The Qibla in Franklin is 50.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,527 km away.
When is Fajr in Franklin?
Fajr in Franklin changes with the seasons: about 4:03 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Franklin differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Franklin is 928 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Franklin is called roughly 21 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Franklin?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Franklin during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.