Current Time in Chennai (Madras), India
Chennai is on India Standard Time – IST (UTC+5:30) right now. Chennai does not observe daylight saving time.
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· Chennai
Asia/Kolkata
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Time zone of Chennai
| Time zone | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Kolkata |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Chennai and other cities
| City | Difference | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| London | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Paris | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Dubai | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Manila | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Sydney | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Toronto | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Chicago | 11 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Chennai
Chennai does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Chennai time FAQ
What time is it in Chennai right now?
Chennai is on IST (UTC+5:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Chennai, updated every second.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai is in India Standard Time, abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Kolkata.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
No. Chennai stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Chennai and New York?
New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Other cities in India
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.