India · Asia/Kolkata
Current Time in Chennai, India
Asia/Kolkata Timezone
GMT+5:30Asia/KolkataClock synchronized (±0ms)
11:16:27
Tuesday
October 27, 2026
Unix Timestamp
1793079987
UTC Time
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:46:27 GMT
ISO Format
2026-10-27T05:46:27.953Z
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Developer snippet
Use this timezone in your code:
const date = new Date();
const options = { timeZone: "Asia/Kolkata", hour: "2-digit", minute: "2-digit" };
const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US', options);
console.log(formatter.format(date));City Information
Timezone Information
CountryIndia
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Coordinates13.0827° N, 80.2707° E
Population4.6 million
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it now in Chennai?
The current local time in Chennai, India is 5:46 AM UTC. Chennai is located in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.
What is the time difference between Chennai and UTC?
Chennai follows Asia/Kolkata time. The current offset from UTC is 0 hours.
Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?
This depends on the local regulations of India. The current time is 5:46:27 AM Coordinated Universal Time, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.
How does time in Chennai compare to other major cities?
Here is how the current time in Chennai compares to other major cities: New York: 01:46 AM (-9h 30m) • London: 05:46 AM (-5h 30m) • Tokyo: 02:46 PM (+3h 30m)
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