Cities in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu uses IST. South India's most industrialised state is known for Chennai's auto industry, classical Carnatic music, ancient Dravidian temples, and the Nilgiri Hills.
Cities in Tamil Nadu span the Asia/Kolkata time zone. There are 5 featured cities in Tamil Nadu on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai. Tamil Nadu uses IST. South India's most industrialised state is known for Chennai's auto industry, classical Carnatic music, ancient Dravidian temples, and the Nilgiri Hills.
Top Cities in Tamil Nadu
Live times · 5 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: Asia/Kolkata.
All Cities in Tamil Nadu
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Tamil Nadu
How many cities are in Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu has many cities. The top cities in Tamil Nadu featured on WorldTimePage include Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, with Chennai serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Tamil Nadu in?
Tamil Nadu uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone. All major cities in Tamil Nadu observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Tamil Nadu?
The capital city of Tamil Nadu is Chennai. It is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What are the largest cities in Tamil Nadu?
The largest cities in Tamil Nadu include Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem and more.
What is the current time in Tamil Nadu?
The current time in Tamil Nadu follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Tamil Nadu on this page.
Are Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli on the same time?
Yes. Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli are all in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (GMT+5:30) and always share the same local time. Every city in Tamil Nadu follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Coimbatore in?
Coimbatore is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (GMT+5:30). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Tamil Nadu, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
Is Chennai on the same time as Mumbai?
Yes. Chennai and Mumbai are always on exactly the same time. All of India uses a single time zone — Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) — with no exceptions and no Daylight Saving Time.