Chennai — time and weather
Chennai is a city in India, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. This page shows the current local time in Chennai and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
Local time
12:04:03
Friday, 31 July 2026
UTC+5:30
Weather now
36°C · Overcast — Feels like 38°, Humidity 44%, Wind 17 km/h
About the time in Chennai
Local time in Chennai is based on the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 6,599,000 people
Country languagesHindi, English
Currencyrupee (₹, INR)
India is a large South Asian country with an ancient history, many languages and religions, a diverse cuisine and vibrant traditions.
More about the country: India →What to see in Chennai
Sights and historical places
- Marina Beach — one of the longest in the world
- the Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Fort St George
- the San Thome Basilica
Museums
- the Government Museum
- the National Art Gallery
Where to spend time
- Marina Beach
- Guindy Park
- the Mylapore temple district
Local cuisine
South Indian cuisine — dosa and filter coffee; traditional vegetarian eateries.