Chennai is open for business

Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Monday

6h 27m remaining in the business day 28%

Local time in Chennai 11:32 AM Monday, August 3 UTC+05:30

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Commercial and IT corporate workplaces across Greater Chennai.

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Open now

Banks Public and private sector bank branches serving retail customers.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open now

Government State and central public administration offices in Chennai.

10:00 AM - 5:45 PM Open now

Retail Traditional shopping centers, markets, and modern shopping malls.

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Open now

Dining South Indian tiffin centers, casual dining, and fine restaurants.

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open now

Local convention

Working week

6 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Work

Sun Weekend

Commercial and IT corporate workplaces across Greater Chennai. Standard corporate and commercial office hours.

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Chennai time 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday, Aug 3

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Local business guidance

Alternate Saturday Bank Schedule

Banks in Chennai operate public counter hours on weekdays and the first, third, and fifth Saturdays. They remain closed on second and fourth Saturdays and Sundays.

Government Working Hours

Tamil Nadu state government offices in Chennai function from 10:00 to 17:45 on weekdays. Most departments are closed on weekends and public holidays.

Shopping District Dynamics

Retail centers in areas such as T. Nagar, Velachery, and Anna Nagar open around 10:00 and stay open until 21:30 or 22:00, with heavier foot traffic on weekends.

Local Dining Hours

South Indian tiffin centers open early by 07:00 for breakfast. While many restaurants run continuously until 23:00, traditional messes may rest mid-afternoon between 15:30 and 18:30.

Festival and Holiday Impact

Major Tamil festivals like Pongal and Deepavali, along with national holidays, significantly affect public services, bank operations, and commercial store schedules.