Current Time in Chennai, India
Check the current time in Chennai, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Chennai.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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About Time in Chennai
Chennai follows IST (UTC+5:30). The capital of Tamil Nadu is a major industrial and cultural center.
The current time in Chennai is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Chennai, the sun rises at approximately 5:54 AM and sets at approximately 6:22 PM. The current date is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Chennai, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Chennai, India and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chennai observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, India does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone with an offset of GMT+05:30 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai?
Today, sunrise in Chennai is at approximately 5:54 AM and sunset at approximately 6:22 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Chennai?
The current time in Chennai is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026