🇮🇳 Chennai

Chennai runs on UTC+5:30 all year. India does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset never changes.

Sunrise 5:59 AMSunset 6:21 PM(local)

ChennaiUTC+5:30
Dialing code+91
Population4,681,087
Coordinates13.09°N, 80.28°E
Elevation14 m
CurrencyIndian Rupee (INR)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Chennai right now?
Chennai runs on UTC+5:30. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai is on UTC+5:30 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
No. Chennai does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset (UTC+5:30) stays the same all year.
Does Chennai use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Chennai commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).