Chennai to Tel Aviv Time Difference
🇮🇳 Chennai is currently 3.5 hours behind of 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv. This difference varies between 3.5h and 2.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-3.5h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
5,078 km
Approx. flight
6h
Hour-by-Hour: Chennai to Tel Aviv
| 🇮🇳 Chennai | 🇮🇱 Tel Aviv | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Tel Aviv observes Daylight Saving Time, while Chennai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3.5 hours behind and 2.5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Chennai is 3.5 hours behind relative to Tel Aviv.
Min difference
3.5h
Max difference
2.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Chennai and Tel Aviv (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇮🇳 Chennai
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇮🇱 Tel Aviv
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chennai and Tel Aviv?
The time difference between Chennai and Tel Aviv is currently 3.5 hours behind. Chennai uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Tel Aviv uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3.5 hours behind to 2.5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Chennai, what time is it in Tel Aviv?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chennai, it is 8:30 AM in Tel Aviv. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chennai and Tel Aviv change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Tel Aviv observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3.5 hours behind and 2.5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Chennai and Tel Aviv?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Chennai (which is 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM in Tel Aviv). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chennai ahead or behind Tel Aviv?
Chennai is currently 3.5 hours ahead of Tel Aviv.
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 Tel Aviv?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chennai, it is 8:30 PM in Tel Aviv.