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What time is it in Chennai?
Chennai, India
It is now 05:38 in Chennai. Chennai is currently 3 hoursand30 min ahead of time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).
It is currently sunrise in Chennai.
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Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
UTC+5:30
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What time does the sun rise in Chennai?
05:59
What time does the sun set in Chennai?
17:53
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The other side of the world
The point directly opposite Chennai on Earth is in the Pacific Ocean. Based on its longitude, the local solar time there is now . At that point it is currently daytime. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 13.1° S, 99.7° W.
On the open sea there is not always an official local time zone. We therefore use local solar time based on longitude.
Time zone
India uses UTC+5:30. Local time there therefore differs by half hours from many other countries.
Seasons
Chennai is in the Northern Hemisphere. The longest days there occur around June and the shortest days around December.
Local time and time zone — key facts
Chennai uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).
This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at 05:59 and sets at 17:53. Day length is 11 hours and 54 minutes.
Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 3 hoursand30 min later.
Best time to call
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time.
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Frequently asked questions about Chennai
What time is it now in Chennai?
It is currently 05:38 in Chennai. It is sunrise there now.
What is the time difference with Chennai?
Chennai is currently 3 hoursand30 min later relative to your local time. The clock runs ahead of time in the Netherlands
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).
What time does the sun rise in Chennai?
Today the sun rises in Chennai at 05:59.
What time does the sun set in Chennai?
Today the sun sets in Chennai at 17:53.
What is the best time to call Chennai?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in Chennai. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
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