Chennai
in Chennai of State of Tamil Nādu, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.088 and 80.278 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 5' 16" and E 80° 16' 42"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:55 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 6:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Delve into Chennai

Chennai in Chennai (State of Tamil Nādu) with it's 4,328,063 habitants is a city located in India about 1,092 mi (or 1,757 km) south of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Chennai is now 07:55 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Chennai, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in India is Chennai International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), South. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: George Town, Chittoor, Puducherry, Dasarahalli and Bengaluru. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 92 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 31°C / 88 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

33°C (92 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

33°C (92 °F)
29°C (83 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

34°C (92 °F)
29°C (83 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Checkers Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
No. 30, Mount Road, Little Mount, Saidapet Before Saidapet Church
600015 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


FORTEL CHENNAI

Address
1,2 mi
3 Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore
600 008 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 00:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RAMADA CHENNAI EGMORE

Address
1,4 mi
GANDHI IRWIN ROAD EGMORE
600008 Egmore,Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Residency

Address
1,0 mi
No.49, G.N.Chetty Road, T-Nagar
600017 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Quality Inn Sabari

Address
1,1 mi
29, Thirumalai Pillai Road T. Nagar
600 017 Thygaraya Nagar,Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Pearl International

Address
0,6 mi
39, V. V. Koil Street
600003 Park Town,Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aspni Inn

Address
1,0 mi
# 77, Jawaharlal Nehru Road
600026 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Lotus Hotel Sameera

Address
1,4 mi
47, Anna Salai
600002 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Royal Regency

Address
0,9 mi
26/27 Poonamallee High Road
600003 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Siesta Town Hall

Address
1,2 mi
Tech Towers 7th Floor, No 11
600097 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Southern Railway zone

The Southern Railway, headquartered at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways. It is the earliest of the 17 zones of the Indian Railways created in independent India. It was created on 14 April 1951 by merging three state railways, namely, the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway, the South Indian Railway Company, and the Mysore State Railway. The South Indian Railway was originally created in the British colonial times as Great Southern India Railway Co.

Located at 13.0824, 80.277 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1951 establishments in India, Zones of Indian Railways, Southern Railway Zone

Madras Medical College

The Madras Medical College is an educational institution located in Chennai, India. It was established on February 2, 1835. It is the oldest medical college in India, along with the Medical College Kolkata.

Located at 13.0816, 80.2789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1835, Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, Hospitals in Chennai, Universities and colleges in Chennai

Chennai Central railway station

Chennai Central, erstwhile Madras Central, is the main railway terminus in the city of Chennai, formerly known as Madras. It lies adjacent to the current headquarters of the Southern Railway, as well as the Ripon Building, and is one of the most important railway hubs in South India. The other major railway hub stations in the city are Chennai Egmore and Tambaram.

Located at 13.0826, 80.275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chennai Central railway station

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a Chennai stadium and seats 40,000. It hosts football, and athletic competitions. The complex also houses a multi purpose indoor stadium with a seating capacity of 8000 which hosts volleyball, basketball, table tennis etc. The stadium is named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. The stadium hosted nine Test Matches between 1956 and 1965.

Located at 13.0856, 80.2717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Volleyball in India, Sports venues in Chennai, Football venues in India, Indoor arenas in India, Test cricket grounds in India, Cricket grounds in Tamil Nadu, Monuments and memorials to Jawaharlal Nehru

Chennai Fort railway station

Chennai Fort (formerly known as Madras Fort) is a station on the Chennai suburban railway and Chennai MRTS. It is the second station on the Chennai MRTS line from Chennai Beach to Velachery. The station is named after Fort St. George, which it serves. Madras Dental College is located opposite the station, adjoining Madras Medical College Men's Hotel and Nursing College. The Madras Medical College is a few hundred metres away. The station consists of 260 sq m of open parking area.

Located at 13.0832, 80.2826 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chennai MRTS stations, Stations of Chennai Suburban Railway, Railway stations in Chennai, Railway stations opened in 1931

Chennai Suburban Railway

Chennai Suburban Railway is a commuter rail system in the city of Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India operated by the Southern Railway, one of the operating railway zones of Indian Railways. Chennai has a complex railway network. The system uses electrical multiple units (EMUs) operating on alternating current (AC) drawn from over-head cables through the catenary system.

Located at 13.0832, 80.2741 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway lines opened in 1931, Chennai railway division, Chennai Suburban Railway, Airport rail links in India

Moore Market Complex railway station

The Moore Market Complex (MMC) is a commercial building complex and railway terminus for the Chennai suburban railway system, situated in Park Town, Chennai. The name Moore Market comes from a market that used to exist at the site before being demolished to make way for the expansion of the Chennai Central station.

Located at 13.0832, 80.2742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stations of Chennai Suburban Railway, Railway stations in Chennai

Broadway bus terminus

The Broadway bus terminus is the largest city bus terminus of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai). It is located opposite the Madras High Court along the Esplanade in Georgetown, Chennai. It is a connecting point to many areas in the city. The bus terminus is very close to Chennai Central Railway station. The nearest Sub-Urban Railway station isFort

Located at 13.0874, 80.2838 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bus stations in Chennai

Victoria Public Hall

Victoria Public Hall, or the Town Hall, is a historical building in Chennai, named after Victoria, Empress of India. It is one of the finest examples of British architecture in Chennai and was built to commemorate the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria. It served as a theatre and public assembly room in the late 19th century and the early 20th century. It now houses the South Indian Athletic Association Club.

Located at 13.0819, 80.2726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Chennai, Government buildings completed in 1890, City and town halls in India

Raja Annamalai Chettiar Hall

The Raja Annamalai Chettiar Hall is an auditorium situated in Chennai, India. It is considered to be one of the city's oldest venues for Carnatic music concerts apart from the T. T. Krishnamachari Auditorium in Mylapore. The auditorium is the venue for concerts organised by the Tamil Isai Sangam.

Located at 13.0859, 80.2843 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Chennai, Concert halls in India, Music venues in India

Ekambareswarar Temple, Chennai

Ekambareswarar Temple, Chennai is a Hindu temple situated in the city of Chennai, India. It was constructed by Alanganatha Pillai, chief merchant of the Madras factory of the British East India Company.

Located at 13.0882, 80.2784 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hindu temples in Chennai

Government Dental Hospital and College, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, also known as Government Dental Hospital and College, is the dental wing of the Madras Medical College. Although the college is a separate entity administratively, it is functionally integrated with the Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital.

Located at 13.0833, 80.2817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1953, Medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, Hospitals in Chennai, Universities and colleges in Chennai, Dental schools in India

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