Current Time in Chennai, India
Chennai currently observes India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
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About Chennai
Chennai is a city in India. It is one of the largest cities in India, with about 4.7 million residents. Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). It shares this time zone with Mumbai and Delhi. Its main airport uses the IATA code MAA.
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Chennai time zone details
Chennai does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone and observes India Standard Time (IST). The current UTC offset is UTC+5:30.
What is the current time in Chennai?
It is currently 3:05 AM on Friday, August 7, 2026 in Chennai, India.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
Chennai does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Chennai today?
Sunrise today is at 5:55 AM and sunset at 6:34 PM, 12 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
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