Current Time in Chennai
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Asia/Kolkata
Timezone Details
| Timezone | IST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country |  India |
| Population | 7.1 million |
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About Chennai Time Zone (IST)
Chennai (formerly Madras), the capital of Tamil Nadu and India's fourth-largest city, uses Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) year-round. Chennai is a major cultural, economic, and educational hub in South India.
Key fact: Chennai shares IST (UTC+5:30) with all of India — the same time as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Chennai with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chennai Time
What time is it in Chennai right now? +
The current time in Chennai, India is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Chennai is in the IST timezone (UTC+5:30).
What timezone is Chennai in? +
Chennai is in the IST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Kolkata. The UTC offset is +5:30 (year-round).Does Chennai observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Chennai does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+5:30 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Chennai? +
Chennai's UTC offset is UTC+5:30 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Chennai and London? +
Chennai (IST) is UTC+5:30. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Chennai shares IST (UTC+5:30) with all of India — the same time as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
How do I convert Chennai time to UTC? +
To convert Chennai time to UTC, subtract UTC+5:30 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Chennai and the UTC offset is UTC+5:30, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Chennai in? +
Chennai is located in Asia. It is the 7.1 million population city in India.
What is the IANA timezone name for Chennai? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Chennai is
Asia/Kolkata. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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