Current Local Time in Chennai
Chennai, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/KolkataData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical wet and dry with hot weather most of year (25-40°C). Monsoon October-December.
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📍About Chennai Time Zone
Chennai is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Chennai serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Chennai is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Chennai, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 9 PM. Temples early morning best. local time. Chennai does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Chennai has a population of approximately 11M (15M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Chennai from abroad, use the country code +91 44. The primary language spoken is Tamil, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Chennai time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Chennai strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Chennai Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 13.08°, 80.27°
- • Calling Code: +91 44