Time Now in Chengam, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 12.31° N, 78.79° E
Elevation: 277 m above sea level
Population rank: #1793 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Tamil Nadu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Chengam is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Chengam, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Chengam
Daylight Hours in Chengam
Chengam gets 12h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chengam is at 05:58 and sunset in Chengam is at 18:43.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 24m near the December solstice to 12h 51m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chengam and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Chengam
What is the current local time in Chengam?
The live local time in Chengam is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Chengam currently observes IST, with a standard offset of UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Chengam in?
Chengam uses the IST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+5:30.
Does Chengam observe daylight saving time?
No. Chengam stays on standard time throughout the year.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:38 | 05:58 | 12:21 | 15:43 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:38 | 05:58 | 12:21 | 15:43 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:39 | 05:58 | 12:21 | 15:43 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:39 | 05:58 | 12:21 | 15:42 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:40 | 05:59 | 12:21 | 15:42 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:40 | 05:59 | 12:21 | 15:42 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:40 | 05:59 | 12:21 | 15:41 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Chengam
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14-day Forecast for Chengam
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chengam
Sunrise
in Chengam
↑
5:58 AM
Sunset
in Chengam
↓
6:43 PM
Day Length
12h 45m
Dawn
in Chengam
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Chengam
7:07 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chengam
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:59
Distances & Clock Changes in Chengam
How Far Is Chengam From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 983 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 2,854 km | WNW (304deg) |
| Singapore | 3,016 km | ESE (112deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,906 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Moscow | 5,986 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,592 km | NE (56deg) |
| Paris | 7,991 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,175 km | NW (320deg) |
Chengam's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chengam and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.3deg S, 101.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chengam
What time is it in Chengam right now?
The current local time in Chengam is 10:37 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Chengam follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Chengam in?
Chengam uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+5:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chengam?
Is Chengam on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chengam is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chengam today?
Today in Chengam: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 18:43, giving 12h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chengam tonight?
The moon phase over Chengam tonight is Waxing Crescent with 18.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Chengam?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chengam, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.