Sunrise
05:59
LOCAL TIME IN CHENNAI
Current time in Chennai, India
It is 4:45 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Chennai. Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, UTC+05:30, and is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
IST · UTC+05:30No daylight savingCalling code +91
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Chennai
16:45:53
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+05:30
69% of the day in Chennai has passed
A little moment in ChennaiSunrise and sunset in Chennai today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 1h 4m of daylight left.
Solar noon
11:54
Sunset
17:50
Day length
11h 51m
Chennai time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Abbreviation: ISTUTC offset now
UTC+05:30
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+91
International dialling code for India.Coordinates
13.08°N, 80.27°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AsiaTime in other cities in India
All of these cities share the same local time.
Time in New Delhi Working hours16:45:53UTC+05:30
Time in Mumbai Working hours16:45:53UTC+05:30
Time in Bengaluru Working hours16:45:53UTC+05:30
Time in Kolkata Working hours16:45:53UTC+05:30
Time in Hyderabad Working hours16:45:53UTC+05:30
Time in Ahmedabad Working hours16:45:53UTC+05:30
Time in Pune Working hours16:45:53UTC+05:30
Time in Jaipur Working hours16:45:53UTC+05:30
Time in Kochi Working hours16:45:53UTC+05:30
Chennai time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Chennai is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:15:53 | Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:15:53 | Chennai is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:15:53 | Chennai is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:15:53 | Chennai is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 19:15:53 | Chennai is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:15:53 | Chennai is 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:15:53 | Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes behind |
| UTC | 11:15:53 | Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead |
Best time to call Chennai
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Chennai today look like this elsewhere.
London04:30 – 12:30Thu 15 Oct
New York23:30 – 07:30Wed 14 Oct
Dubai07:30 – 15:30Thu 15 Oct
Sydney14:30 – 22:30Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Chennai
What time is it in Chennai now?
The current time in Chennai is 4:45 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+05:30). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (IST). The current UTC offset is UTC+05:30.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
No. Chennai does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+05:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Chennai and London?
Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Chennai and New York?
Chennai is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for India?
The international calling code for India is +91. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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