Rome to Chennai Time Converter
Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome right now. 9:00 AM in Rome is 1:30 PM in Chennai.
Time now: Rome and Chennai
Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 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.
Rome and Chennai are about 7,207 km (4,478 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Rome is on CET (UTC+01:00) and Chennai is on IST (UTC+05:30).
Rome to Chennai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Rome | Chennai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:30 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:30 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:30 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Rome and Chennai
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Rome = 1:30 PM – 6:30 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 Rome and Chennai change?
Yes. Right now Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Rome moves its clocks forward. Chennai is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome from then (it was 4 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Rome moves its clocks back. Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome from then (it was 3 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Rome is 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Chennai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chennai is 4:30 AM to 1:30 PM in Rome.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Rome and Chennai?
Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 3 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 Rome to Chennai?
Add 4 hours 30 minutes to the Rome time to get the Chennai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Rome is 1:30 PM in Chennai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chennai?
It is 5:45 AM in Chennai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:15 AM in Rome.
Does the time difference between Rome and Chennai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: Rome moves its clocks forward. Chennai is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome from then (it was 4 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Rome moves its clocks back. Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Rome from then (it was 3 hours 30 minutes before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Rome and Chennai?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Rome = 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM Chennai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.