Current Time in Chidambaram, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 11.4° N, 79.69° E
Elevation: 16 m above sea level
Population rank: #761 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
Chidambaram 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 Chidambaram, India, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Chidambaram
Chidambaram gets 12h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chidambaram is at 05:51 and sunset in Chidambaram is at 18:38.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 27m near the December solstice to 12h 47m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 29 Jun ● | 04:30 | 05:51 | 12:14 | 15:41 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 04:30 | 05:51 | 12:14 | 15:41 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 04:31 | 05:51 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 04:31 | 05:51 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | 04:31 | 05:52 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 04:32 | 05:52 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 04:32 | 05:52 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
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How Far Is Chidambaram From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,123 km | NW (320deg) |
| Singapore | 2,888 km | ESE (111deg) |
| Dubai | 2,991 km | NW (304deg) |
| Hong Kong | 3,853 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Moscow | 6,121 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,569 km | NE (55deg) |
| Paris | 8,132 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,315 km | NW (321deg) |
Chidambaram's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chidambaram and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.4deg S, 100.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chidambaram
What time is it in Chidambaram right now?
The current local time in Chidambaram is 12:47 on Monday, June 29, 2026. Chidambaram follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Chidambaram in?
Chidambaram 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 Chidambaram?
Chidambaram is UTC+5:30 during standard time. To convert UTC to Chidambaram local time, shift the clock 5:30 hours forward.
Is Chidambaram on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chidambaram is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 29, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Chidambaram tonight?
The moon phase over Chidambaram tonight is Full Moon with 99.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Chidambaram?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chidambaram, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.