What time is it in Chennai?
India
Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (). In Chennai it is currently --:--:--. Chennai is located in India. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 8.5 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 20:30 in Chennai.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 8.5 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 4.5 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 4.5 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 9.5 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 3.5 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 1.5 hours behind |
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Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
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About Chennai
Chennai is one of the main cities of India, located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Does not observe daylight saving time.
- Population
- 7,100,000
- Metro area
- 11,200,000
- Official language
- Hindi/Inglês
- Currency
- Rupia (INR)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Chennai
What time is it in Chennai now?
The current time in Chennai is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30).
What's the time difference between Chennai and São Paulo?
The difference between Chennai and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 8.5 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Chennai and Lisbon?
The difference between Chennai and Lisbon is 4.5 hours ahead.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
No, Chennai does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Chennai from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +91 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in India?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day
What are typical business hours in Chennai?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm