What time is it in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 05:59 ↓ 17:48 (11 h 48 m)
Time Zone
India Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+5:30
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
IST
Sunrise
5:59:44 AM
Sunset
5:48:02 PM
Day Length
11 h 48 m
Population
4,681,087
Latitude
13.0878° N
Longitude
80.2785° E
Coordinates
13.0878° N, 80.2785° E
Time difference from Chennai
| Los Angeles | − 13 hours 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 11 hours 30 minutes |
| New York City | − 10 hours 30 minutes |
| Toronto | − 10 hours 30 minutes |
| São Paulo | − 9 hours 30 minutes |
| London | − 5 hours 30 minutes |
| Lagos | − 5 hours 30 minutes |
| Paris | − 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Johannesburg | − 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Zürich | − 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Cairo | − 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Istanbul | − 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Moscow | − 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Dubai | − 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Mumbai | 0 |
| Hong Kong | + 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Singapore | + 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Shanghai | + 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Tokyo | + 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Sydney | + 5 hours 30 minutes |
Local time in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India follows India Standard Time (UTCUTC+5:30). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India lines up with other places in India. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Chennai?
The current local time in Chennai, India is 5:42:34 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai uses the India Standard Time time zone (UTC+5:30). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Chennai?
Chennai is UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Chennai?
Chennai is located at 13.0878° N, 80.2785° E (latitude 13.0878° N, longitude 80.2785° E).
