Current time in Chennai
India
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Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
UTC offset
GMT+5:30
Abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Daylight saving
Not in effect
Coordinates
13.08, 80.27
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Chennai
Chennai uses Asia/Kolkata, which is UTC+5:30. India does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year round.
Time difference from Chennai
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +9h 30m |
| London · United Kingdom | +4h 30m |
| Los Angeles · United States | +12h 30m |
| Paris · France | +3h 30m |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | +1h 30m |
| Mumbai · India | Same time |
| Tokyo · Japan | −3h 30m |
| Sydney · Australia | −4h 30m |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Chennai
The longest day brings about 12h 54m of daylight, the shortest about 11h 22m.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Chennai in?
- Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently UTC+5:30.
- Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
- No. Chennai stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- What is the time difference between Chennai and New York?
- Chennai is 9h 30m ahead of New York.