What time is 5 PM in New York in Chennai?

Instant time conversion · United States to India

New York
5 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Live now: 9:59 AM
+9h 30m
Chennai
2:30 AM
GMT+5:30 · UTC+5:30Next day
Live now: 7:29 PM

New York to Chennai — Time Conversion

When it is 5 PM in New York (Eastern Daylight Time, EDT), it is 2:30 AM in Chennai (India Standard Time, GMT+5:30).Chennai is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is 5 PM in New York in Chennai?

5 PM New York time (EDT) equals 2:30 AM in Chennai (GMT+5:30) — the next day.

What is the time difference between New York and Chennai?

Chennai is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York. New York uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) and Chennai uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30).

Is 5 PM New York a good time to call Chennai?

5 PM in New York corresponds to 2:30 AM in Chennai, which is outside typical working hours. Consider scheduling between 9 AM–6 PM GMT+5:30 instead.

How do I convert time from New York to Chennai?

To convert New York time to Chennai time, add (+9:30) hours. For example, 5 PM EDT = 2:30 AM GMT+5:30 (next day).