Current Time in Chennai, India 🇮🇳
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Chennai ranks
#68 for largest by population · #81 for strangest clocks.
Lat/Long: 13.09° N, 80.28° E
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Tamil Nadu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Daylight Hours in Chennai
Chennai gets 12h 52m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset is at 18:33.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 21m near the December solstice to 12h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chennai and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 7 Jun ● | 04:20 | 05:41 | 12:07 | 15:32 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 04:20 | 05:41 | 12:07 | 15:32 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 04:20 | 05:41 | 12:08 | 15:33 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 04:20 | 05:41 | 12:08 | 15:33 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 04:20 | 05:41 | 12:08 | 15:33 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:20 | 05:42 | 12:08 | 15:34 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:20 | 05:42 | 12:08 | 15:34 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chennai
Sunrise
in Chennai
↑
5:41 AM
Sunset
in Chennai
↓
6:33 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Dawn
in Chennai
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Chennai
6:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chennai
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
63.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 11:13
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How Far Is Chennai From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,033 km | NW (311deg) |
| Singapore | 2,902 km | ESE (115deg) |
| Dubai | 2,944 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,724 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Moscow | 5,985 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,410 km | NE (56deg) |
| Paris | 8,036 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,211 km | NW (320deg) |
Chennai's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chennai and you would surface in the open ocean, near 13.1deg S, 99.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chennai
What time is it in Chennai right now?
The current local time in Chennai is 08:52 on Sunday, June 07, 2026. Chennai follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai 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 Chennai?
Is Chennai on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chennai is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai today?
Today in Chennai: sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset is at 18:33, giving 12h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chennai tonight?
The moon phase over Chennai tonight is Last Quarter with 63.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Chennai?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chennai, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.