Hours you're both awake
- 8 AM–1:30 PM in New York = 5:30 PM–11 PM in Chennai
- 10:30 PM–11 PM in New York = 8 AM–8:30 AM in Chennai
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Long-distance city guides / New York and Chennai
New York to Chennai: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet
Chennai is 9.5–10.5 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year. The best time to call is usually 8:30 AM–10:30 AM in New York, which is 6 PM–8 PM in Chennai (when you're 9.5 hours apart).
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How far apart you are
13,474 km (8,372 mi)
About 17.5 hours on a non-stop flight.
Where to meet halfway
- Warsaw, Poland: 6,855 km (4,259 mi) from New York, 6,790 km (4,219 mi) from Chennai
- Helsinki, Finland: 6,619 km (4,113 mi) from New York, 6,876 km (4,273 mi) from Chennai
- Vienna, Austria: 6,796 km (4,223 mi) from New York, 7,003 km (4,351 mi) from Chennai
Making New York–Chennai work
- At 9.5 hours apart, one of you is asleep for most of the other's day. Agree who flexes on which days, so the late calls are shared.
- Lean on asynchronous rituals: a daily question you both answer, photos of your day, a letter you each add to.
- Plan one long weekend call a week, when nobody has work in the morning.
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What is the time difference between New York and Chennai?
Chennai is 9.5–10.5 hours ahead of New York, depending on the time of year.
What is the best time to call between New York and Chennai?
The best time to call is usually 8:30 AM–10:30 AM in New York, which is 6 PM–8 PM in Chennai (when you're 9.5 hours apart). That gives you about 6 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.
How far is New York from Chennai?
13,474 km (8,372 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 17.5 hours.
Where can a couple meet halfway between New York and Chennai?
The fairest cities to meet in are Warsaw, Helsinki, Vienna. Warsaw is 6,855 km (4,259 mi) from New York and 6,790 km (4,219 mi) from Chennai.