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Current Time in Chennai, India

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Chennai in?

Chennai is located in Asia. It is the 10.9 million population city in India.

India · IST · UTC+5:30

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Asia/Kolkata

Chennai Timezone Details

Timezone	IST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+5:30
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Asia/Kolkata
Country	India
Population	10.9 million

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📅 Public Holidays in India (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for India. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 26

Republic Day

Mar 4

Maha Shivaratri

Mar 20

Holi

Apr 14

Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti

Aug 15

Independence Day

Oct 2

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 20

Diwali

Nov 4

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

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About Chennai Time Zone (IST)

Chennai (Madras), capital of Tamil Nadu, uses Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) year-round. A major automotive, IT, and manufacturing hub in southern India.

Key fact: Chennai is in the same timezone as Mumbai and New Delhi.

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 is in the same timezone as Mumbai and New Delhi.

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 10.9 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.

What time is sunrise in Chennai today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Chennai are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Chennai's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Chennai? +

Sunset times in Chennai are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Chennai? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Chennai International (MAA) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Chennai to London, Chennai to New York, Chennai to Dubai, Chennai to Tokyo.