Chennai to Sydney Time Difference
🇮🇳 Chennai is currently 5.5 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. This difference varies between 4.5h and 5.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+5.5h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
9,126 km
Approx. flight
10.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Chennai to Sydney
| 🇮🇳 Chennai | 🇦🇺 Sydney | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Chennai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 4.5 hours ahead and 5.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Chennai is 5.5 hours ahead relative to Sydney.
Min difference
4.5h
Max difference
5.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Chennai and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇮🇳 Chennai
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇦🇺 Sydney
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chennai and Sydney?
The time difference between Chennai and Sydney is currently 5.5 hours ahead. Chennai uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 4.5 hours ahead to 5.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Chennai, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chennai, it is 5:30 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chennai and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 4.5 hours ahead and 5.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Chennai and Sydney?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Chennai (which is 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Sydney). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chennai ahead or behind Sydney?
Chennai is currently 5.5 hours behind Sydney.
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 Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chennai, it is 5:30 AM in Sydney.