Time in Chennai Now
India Standard Time (IST) · UTC+5:30
About Chennai
Chennai, formerly Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu and a major city on India's south-east coast. It is a centre for car manufacturing, IT and outsourcing services, healthcare and Carnatic music, and its port and airport make it an important gateway to southern India.
Chennai follows India Standard Time, UTC+5:30, with no daylight saving, and the same time applies across the whole of India. Because India's single zone is set for the country as a whole, mornings start early in the east: Chennai sees sunrise noticeably earlier by the clock than Mumbai does. Offices typically work Monday to Friday.
Chennai – pictures from India
Best time to call Chennai
Time difference from Chennai
Compare the time in Chennai with other major cities around the globe on our world clock.
Time tools for Chennai
🕌 Prayer times in Chennai
- Fajr04:52
- Sunrise06:06
- Dhuhr11:54
- Asr16:03
- Maghrib17:40
- Isha18:53
🕌 Prayer times in Chennai🌅 Sunrise & sunset🌙 Moonrise & moon phase
Same time as Chennai right now
Cities near Chennai
Chennai map
Current time in cities in India
Related
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai is in the India Standard Time time zone (IST), which is UTC+5:30.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
No. Chennai does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Chennai and UTC?
Chennai is currently UTC+5:30.
What is the dialling code for Chennai?
The international dialling code for Chennai is +91.
When is the best time to call Chennai from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 11:30 in London, which is 14:30 to 17:00 in Chennai.