India · Asia/Kolkata
Chennai, India is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Chennai's time against major cities around the world, and check India's public holidays.
Chennai vs the World
Current time difference between Chennai, India and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:58 AM | UTC−4 | 9h 30m ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:58 PM | UTC+1 | 4h 30m ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:58 PM | UTC+4 | 1h 30m ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:28 PM | UTC+5:30 | Same time |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:58 PM | UTC+8 | 2h 30m behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:58 PM | UTC+9 | 3h 30m behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:58 PM | UTC+10 | 4h 30m behind |
Business Hours in Chennai (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chennai, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Chennai | 5:00 PM in Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11:30 PM | 7:30 AM |
| London | 4:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Dubai | 7:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Singapore | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Tokyo | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Sydney | 1:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in India
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | Republic Day | गणतंत्र दिवस | public |
| Mar 25 | Holi | होली | public |
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | ईद उल-फित्र | public |
| Aug 15 | Independence Day | स्वतंत्रता दिवस | public |
| Oct 2 | Gandhi Jayanti | गांधी जयंती | public |
| Nov 1 | Diwali | दीपावली | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai, India is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Chennai right now?
The current local time in Chennai is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Chennai's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Chennai does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Chennai's UTC / GMT offset?
Chennai is in Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What is the time difference between Chennai and India?
Chennai (UTC+05:30) is on the same time as India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Chennai and New York?
Chennai (UTC+05:30) is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Chennai's airport code?
Chennai's main airport is MAA — the IATA code many people use when searching for Chennai time.