New York to Chennai — Time Difference
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Time Difference: New York vs Chennai
Chennai is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York. New York is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) and Chennai is in India Standard Time (GMT+5:30, UTC+5:30).
Use the table below to find the equivalent Chennai time for any hour in New York. Click any row to see the full conversion page for that hour.
Business Hours — New York to Chennai
"Good" = both cities within business hours (9 AM–5 PM)
Full 24-Hour Table — New York to Chennai
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
What time is it in Chennai when it is 9 AM in New York?
9 AM in New York (EDT) equals 6:30 PM in Chennai (GMT+5:30).
Is New York ahead or behind Chennai?
Chennai is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York.
What is the best time to call from New York to Chennai?
There is no standard business-hours overlap between New York and Chennai. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening.
Time Zones
New York
Eastern Daylight Time
EDT · UTC-4
Chennai
India Standard Time
GMT+5:30 · UTC+5:30
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