Sydney to Chennai Time Difference
Chennai is 4 hours 30 min behind Sydney. When it is noon in Sydney, it is 7.5:00 in Chennai.
Sydney (UTC+10) → Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
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When it's 22:00 in Sydney, it's 17.5:00 in Chennai
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,126 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.7h
Time Difference
-4.5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
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Today 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Sydney
1.5:00
Chennai
09:00
Sydney
4.5:00
Chennai
12:00
Sydney
7.5:00
Chennai
15:00
Sydney
10.5:00
Chennai
18:00
Sydney
13.5:00
Chennai
21:00
Sydney
16.5:00
Chennai
00:00
Sydney
19.5:00
Chennai (-1)
03:00
Sydney
22.5:00
Chennai (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Sydney ahead of Chennai?
Chennai is 4 hours 30 min behind Sydney. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 7.5:00 in Chennai. Sydney operates on Australia/Sydney (UTC+10), while Chennai uses Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5.5).
What is the best time to call Chennai from Sydney?
There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Sydney and Chennai. The best window is 14:00–18:00 Sydney time (9.5:00–13.5:00 in Chennai).
Does the Sydney to Chennai time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Sydney and Chennai
The distance between Sydney and Chennai is approximately 9,126 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chennai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.