Chennai to Manila Time Difference
🇮🇳 Chennai is currently 2.5 hours ahead of 🇵🇭 Manila.
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Difference
+2.5h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
4,393 km
Approx. flight
5.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Chennai to Manila
| 🇮🇳 Chennai | 🇵🇭 Manila | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Chennai nor Manila observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 2.5 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Chennai and Manila (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇮🇳 Chennai
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇵🇭 Manila
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chennai and Manila?
The time difference between Chennai and Manila is currently 2.5 hours ahead. Chennai uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Manila uses GMT+8 (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Chennai, what time is it in Manila?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chennai, it is 2:30 PM in Manila. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chennai and Manila change?
No. The time difference between Chennai and Manila is always 2.5 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Chennai and Manila?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Chennai (which is 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Manila). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chennai ahead or behind Manila?
Chennai is currently 2.5 hours behind Manila.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently using GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). Chennai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Chennai in Manila?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chennai, it is 2:30 AM in Manila.