Melbourne to Chennai Time Converter
Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne right now. 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 3:30 AM in Chennai.
Time now: Melbourne and Chennai
Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 5 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 4 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Melbourne and Chennai are about 8,788 km (5,461 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Melbourne is on AEDT (UTC+11:00) and Chennai is on IST (UTC+05:30).
Melbourne to Chennai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Melbourne | Chennai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Best time to meet between Melbourne and Chennai
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Melbourne = 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Chennai
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Chennai change?
Yes. Right now Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne from then (it was 5 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne from then (it was 4 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Melbourne is 3:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Chennai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chennai is 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM in Melbourne.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Chennai?
Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 5 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 4 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Melbourne to Chennai?
Subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the Melbourne time to get the Chennai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 3:30 AM in Chennai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chennai?
It is 4:48 AM in Chennai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:18 AM in Melbourne.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Chennai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks back. Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne from then (it was 5 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Melbourne moves its clocks forward. Chennai is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne from then (it was 4 hours 30 minutes before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Melbourne and Chennai?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Melbourne = 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Chennai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.