Time Difference between Tokyo and Chennai
Tokyo (UTC+9) → Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 15:00 in Tokyo, it's 11.5:00 in Chennai
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Tokyo & Chennai✓ Perfect Match (4 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (6 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,415 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.5h
Time Difference
-3.5h
Work Hours Overlap
4h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tokyo
2.5:00
Chennai
09:00
Tokyo
5.5:00
Chennai
12:00
Tokyo
8.5:00
Chennai
15:00
Tokyo
11.5:00
Chennai
18:00
Tokyo
14.5:00
Chennai
21:00
Tokyo
17.5:00
Chennai
00:00
Tokyo
20.5:00
Chennai (-1)
03:00
Tokyo
23.5:00
Chennai (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Tokyo and Chennai
Tokyo, Japan and Chennai, India are separated by a time difference of 3 hours 30 min. When it's noon in Tokyo, it's 3 hours 30 min earlier in Chennai.
Tokyo operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone, while Chennai uses Asia/Kolkata. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Tokyo.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Tokyo and Chennai is approximately 6,415 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.5 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.