Current Local Time in Chennai
Chennai, India (GMT+5:30)
03:15:58
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
🌙Night
🌅6:20 AM
🌇6:20 PM
Chennai follows India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
💵₹ Indian Rupee
📞+91 44
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OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
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⏰Time Zone Facts
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Data: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Tropical wet and dry with hot weather most of year (25-40°C). Monsoon October-December.
🏛️Top Attractions
Marina BeachKapaleeshwarar TempleFort St. GeorgeSan Thome CathedralGovernment Museum
📍About Chennai Time Zone
Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). Chennai time is 11 hours ahead of New York.
Chennai does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5:30 year-round.
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Quick Facts: Chennai Time
- Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: India
- Coordinates: 13.08, 80.27
- Calling Code: +91 44