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Current Date And Time In Franklin, United States

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:41:06 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 677
District: Pendleton County

🌎 Franklin, West Virginia, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Franklin, a city in West Virginia, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Franklin — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Franklin, West Virginia Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameFranklin
District / CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population677
Area1.46 km² (0.56 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in West Virginia#198 of 247 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter528
In Feet1,732
GPS Coordinates
Latitude38.64
Longitude-79.33
Decimal Degrees (DD)38.643° N 79.331° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)38° 38' 34" N 79° 19' 52" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)38° 38.57' N 79° 19.87' W
Location Context
Distance to West Virginia Capital203 km West of Charleston
Nearest City in Another CountryPort Rowan, Canada (452 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 03:26 AM
Sunset🌅 05:18 PM
Day Length13h 51m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code26807
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1794-01-01

Franklin – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Franklin, West Virginia

Franklin is a city situated in West Virginia, United States, within North America. It falls under Pendleton County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Franklin as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in West Virginia

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Franklin

The latitude and longitude of Franklin pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 528 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Franklin on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Franklin

Franklin runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Franklin

Payments and pricing in Franklin run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Franklin exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Franklin

To ring a number in Franklin from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Franklin and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Franklin's Standing Within West Virginia

By recorded population, Franklin ranks #198 of 247 cities in West Virginia. It lies about 203 km West of Charleston, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West Virginia market. › Cities near Franklin

📊 How This Franklin Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Franklin into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Franklin to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the West Virginia market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Franklin. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin

👥 What is the population of Franklin?

Franklin has a recorded population of approximately 677 people. That places it #198 of 247 cities with population data in West Virginia. Browse more cities in West Virginia for comparison.

📐 How large is Franklin in square kilometers?

Franklin spans approximately 1.46 square kilometers (0.56 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Franklin in?

Franklin sits within Pendleton County, is part of West Virginia in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Franklin in?

Franklin keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:26 AM and sets around 05:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Franklin?

Businesses and shops in Franklin price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Franklin currency page.

📍 How far is Franklin from the state capital?

Franklin is about 203 km West of Charleston, the capital of West Virginia. See cities near Franklin for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Franklin lands you closest to Port Rowan, Canada, about 452 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Franklin sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.