Chennai does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on IST year-round.
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IST · UTC+5:30
Chennai Time Zone: IST and UTC+5:30
Chennai operates on IST (UTC+5:30), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 5 hours 30 minutes. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata.
Chennai does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on IST year-round. This means the time difference between Chennai and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Chennai, useful reference points: Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London on GMT and 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Chennai right now?
Chennai follows 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 IST (UTC+5:30). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
Chennai does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on IST year-round.
What is the time difference between Chennai and London?
Chennai (IST, UTC+5:30) is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Chennai and New York?
Chennai (IST, UTC+5:30) is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..