5:16:27 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time zoneIndia Standard TimeIST · UTC+05:30
DateOctober 8, 2026Thursday
Sunrise · Sunset5:57 AM · 5:55 PM11 h 58 min of daylight
Daylight savingNot used
Same time all year
Time difference from Chennai
YouYour device
🇺🇸 New YorkUnited States
7:46 AM
9 hours 30 minutes behind
🇬🇧 LondonUnited Kingdom
12:46 PM
4 hours 30 minutes behind
🇺🇸 Los AngelesUnited States
4:46 AM
12 hours 30 minutes behind
🇦🇪 DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
3:46 PM
1 hour 30 minutes behind
🇸🇬 SingaporeSingapore
7:46 PM
2 hours 30 minutes ahead
🇯🇵 TokyoJapan
8:46 PM
3 hours 30 minutes ahead
Questions & answers
What is the time in Chennai, India right now?
The clock above shows the exact current time in Chennai, India, synced with internet time and updated every second. Chennai is in the India Standard Time zone (IST), which is UTC+05:30.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai uses India Standard Time (IST, UTC+05:30). The time zone ID is Asia/Kolkata.
Does Chennai have daylight saving time?
Chennai does not use daylight saving time. The clock stays on IST (UTC+05:30) all year.
What is the time difference between Chennai and other cities?
New York is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai. London is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai. See the table above for more cities.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai?
Today the sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 5:55 PM local time in Chennai, which is 11 h 58 min of daylight.