Time in Chennai
India · Time zone Asia/Kolkata
Monday, October 12, 2026 · UTC+05:30
Asia/Kolkata
IN
05:58 AM
05:52 PM
January 26 — Republic Day
Local time and time zone of Chennai
This page shows the local time in Chennai based on the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Chennai with other cities.
Chennai does not observe seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC stays constant year-round.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Chennai and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +9h30
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+01:00
Time difference: +4h30
Suggested window: 13:30–18:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: +1h30
Suggested window: 10:30–18:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -3h30
Suggested window: 09:00–14:30
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -5h30
Suggested window: 09:00–12:30
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Chennai?
The current time in Chennai is calculated live from the Asia/Kolkata time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Chennai use?
Chennai (IN) uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata.
What is the time difference between Chennai and UTC?
Chennai is currently UTC+05:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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