The current local time in Chennai, India, live to the second — with today’s date, the UTC offset, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind Chennai is from you.
Chennai is in India and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently UTC+5:30. The clock above is live and updates every second, and it automatically reflects daylight saving time whenever Chennai is observing it — so the offset you see is always the one in effect right now.
To see how Chennai lines up with your own location or with colleagues elsewhere, open the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe. You can also pin Chennai to your world clock board to keep an eye on it alongside other cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current local time in Chennai?
The current local time in Chennai, India is shown live at the top of this page and updates every second. Chennai follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. The clock on this page automatically adjusts for daylight saving time whenever Chennai is observing it, so the UTC offset shown is always the one currently in effect.
How can I see the time difference between Chennai and my location?
Use the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe to compare Chennai with your own time zone, or pin it to your world clock board to track it alongside other cities.