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Current Time in Chennai

Chennai, India · Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Timezone Asia/Kolkata
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Coordinates 13.08°, 80.27°
Population 10.9M
Continent Asia
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About Chennai Time Zone

Chennai is located in India (Asia) and uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone. The city sits at coordinates 13.08° latitude, 80.27° longitude.

The timezone offset from UTC changes during daylight saving time (DST) transitions if applicable to this region. Use the live clock above for the always-accurate current local time in Chennai.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Chennai right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Chennai, India. It updates every second using the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
What timezone does Chennai use?
Chennai uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone (Kolkata). The UTC offset is shown in the info panel above and updates automatically for DST changes.
What is the time difference between Chennai and other cities?
Use the meeting time finder on World Time + Weather to compare Chennai with any other city and find overlapping hours for calls and meetings.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
DST observance depends on the country and region. The UTC offset displayed above automatically reflects the current DST status for the Asia/Kolkata timezone.

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