Current time in Chennai
22:08 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Chennai right now
- Time zone
Asia/Kolkata- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Abbreviation
- IST
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time
Other cities in the same time zone
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Chennai right now?
The current local time in Chennai is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai uses Asia/Kolkata (IST), currently UTC+5:30.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time