World Timezones

Shanghai to Chennai Converter

Compare Chennai to Shanghai instead
Shanghai5:01 pmSat, Jun 6
ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
5:01 pmSat, Jun 6
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ChennaiIST
India · UTC+5:30
2:31 pmSat, Jun 6
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Offset

The time difference between Shanghai and Chennai is 2.5 hours.

2.5 hours

Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Chennai (IST).

CST: UTC+8

IST: UTC+5:30

Neither Shanghai nor Chennai is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Shanghai (9 AM–2 PM in Chennai).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Shanghai (11:30 AM Chennai).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

About these zones

Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Chennai uses India Standard Time (IST). To call India, dial +91.

Chennai is approximately 2,900 miles west of Shanghai.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

ShanghaiChennaiDay
12:00 am9:30 pm-1 day
1:00 am10:30 pm-1 day
2:00 am11:30 pm-1 day
3:00 am12:30 amSame day
4:00 am1:30 amSame day
5:00 am2:30 amSame day
6:00 am3:30 amSame day
7:00 am4:30 amSame day
8:00 am5:30 amSame day
9:00 am6:30 amSame day
10:00 am7:30 amSame day
11:00 am8:30 amSame day
12:00 pm9:30 amSame day
1:00 pm10:30 amSame day
2:00 pm11:30 amSame day
3:00 pm12:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm1:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm2:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
10:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
11:00 pm8:30 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Shanghai nor Chennai observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Shanghai
Sunrise
4:51 AM
Sunset
6:57 PM
Day length
14h 6m
Chennai
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Day length
12h 52m

Daylight overlap: 10h 44m — 8:12 AM–6:57 PM in Shanghai (5:42 AM–4:27 PM in Chennai). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Airports in India Standard Time

  • BOM
  • NMI
  • DEL
  • BLR
  • HYD
  • AMD
  • MAA
  • CCU
  • STV
  • PNQ

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Chennai?
9:00 am Shanghai is 6:30 am Chennai.
What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Chennai?
12:00 pm Shanghai is 9:30 am Chennai.
What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Chennai?
12:30 pm Shanghai is 10:00 am Chennai.
What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Chennai?
2:00 pm Shanghai is 11:30 am Chennai.
What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Chennai?
5:00 pm Shanghai is 2:30 pm Chennai.
What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Chennai?
11:30 pm Shanghai is 9:00 pm Chennai.