05:17:06

Chennai

India • Local Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025

GMT+5:30Night
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
17:37
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Currency
Indian Rupee
Phone Code
+91 44
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
17:37

Time in Chennai

Chennai, gateway to South India, operates on India Standard Time (IST/UTC+5:30). This cultural capital offers ancient temples, colonial heritage, and India's longest urban beach.

Daylight Saving Time

India does NOT observe DST.

Time Difference

Chennai is always UTC+5:30. When noon: NYC 1:30 AM, London 6:30 AM.

Business Hours

Shops 10 AM to 9 PM. Temples early morning best.

Timezone Facts

India uses single timezone (IST). Chennai is in southeast but uses same time as Mumbai.

World Cities

Visiting Chennai?

November-February for pleasant weather.

Ultimate Guide to Chennai

11M populationTamil, EnglishGMT+5:30

Tamil Nadu capital. Auto industry hub. Classical music and dance.

🌡️Climate

Tropical wet and dry with hot weather most of year (25-40°C). Monsoon October-December.