Current Time in Chennai, India

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

IST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Kolkata

UTC Offset

UTC+5:30

Country

India (IN)

Location Details

Coordinates

13.0827°, 80.2707°

Population

4.7M

Nearby Airports

• Chennai International Airport (MAA) — 21 km

Nearby Cities

• Bangalore — India
• Delhi — India
• Hyderabad — India
• Kolkata — India
• Mumbai — India
• Pune — India
• New Delhi — India
• Almaty — Kazakhstan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Chennai in?

Chennai is in the IST time zone (Asia/Kolkata), which is UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Chennai observe Daylight Saving Time?

Chennai uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Chennai?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Chennai, India. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Chennai?

Chennai has a UTC offset of UTC+5:30. This means it is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Chennai?

Chennai is served by Chennai International Airport (MAA).