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Current Time in Chennai

India

UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

Latitude

13.0878°

Longitude

80.2785°

Country Code

IN

Population

4,681,087

How to use this Chennai time page

Chennai is listed in India and uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. The live clock on this page follows that time zone and shows the current offset as UTC+5:30, so you can use it as a quick reference before calls, travel, releases, or support coverage.

Planning across time zones

When scheduling with someone in Chennai, compare this page with your local time and nearby cities in India. This helps avoid early-morning or late-night meeting slots and makes handoffs easier for international teams.

Time data and daylight saving

The clock for Chennai is calculated from IANA time zone data and your browser's current time. Chennai is not currently marked as observing daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is usually stable through the year. Weather and forecast information, when available, is shown separately and may depend on third-party data freshness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Chennai right now?

The live clock above shows the current local time in Chennai and updates every second.

Does Chennai observe Daylight Saving Time?

Chennai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What is Chennai's UTC offset?

Chennai is currently UTC+5:30.

What time zone does Chennai use?

Chennai uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

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