Current Time in Chennai, India
11:08:53 PM IST
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Time Zone
- IST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- India
- Est. Population
- ~4.7M people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Chennai right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Chennai (IST (GMT+5:30)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Chennai with other cities.
- Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
- Chennai does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+5:30 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Chennai?
- Chennai is at GMT+5:30 (IST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata.