Time Chennai - World time in real time
| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +05:30 (IST) |
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What time is it in Chennai?
The current time in Chennai is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Chennai is in India, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Chennai does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +5:30.
Time difference with London: +4:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 16:30 in Chennai.
Time zone and clock changes in Chennai
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | +4:30 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Chennai
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Chennai at 05:58 and sets at 17:55 (local time), giving 11 h 57 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:56.
More about Chennai
See the location and GPS coordinates of Chennai, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Chennai and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Chennai
What time is it in Chennai right now?
The current time in Chennai is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What is the time difference between Chennai and London?
Time difference with London: +4:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 16:30 in Chennai.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
Chennai does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +5:30.
What time is sunrise today in Chennai?
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Chennai at 05:58 and sets at 17:55 (local time), giving 11 h 57 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:56.
