Current Time in Chennai, India ๐ฎ๐ณ
Lat/Long: 13.09ยฐ N, 80.28ยฐ E
State: Tamil Nadu
Country: ๐ฎ๐ณ India (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No โ
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
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Prayer Times in Chennai
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 10 Jun โ | 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 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:20 | 05:42 | 12:09 | 15:34 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:21 | 05:42 | 12:09 | 15:35 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:21 | 05:42 | 12:09 | 15:35 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chennai
Sunrise
in Chennai
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5:42 AM
Sunset
in Chennai
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6:34 PM
Day Length
12h 52m
Dawn
in Chennai
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Chennai
6:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chennai
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
33.1%
Next Moonrise
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Tomorrow, 01:52
Next Moonset
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Today, 13:44
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Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Chennai
What time is it in Chennai right now?
The live local time in Chennai, India is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Chennai is in the Asia / Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30).
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai uses the Asia / Kolkata time zone (IST), which is UTC+5:30. Its IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Kolkata.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No, Chennai does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on the same offset (UTC+5:30) all year round.
What is the time difference between Chennai and UTC?
Chennai is UTC+5:30, meaning it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Chennai today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Chennai are listed in the Sunrise & Sunset section above and refresh every day. The current day length in Chennai is 12h 52m.