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Chennai Coordinates and Geographic Information
Find the latitude, longitude, elevation, map location and geographic information for Chennai, India.
At a glance
Chennai Coordinates
- Country
- India
- State / Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Elevation
- 6 m
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
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Reference data
Geographic Information
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13.0827, 80.270713°4'57.72"N 80°16'14.52"E13°4.962'N 80°16.242'ELive snapshot
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Where is Chennai?
Chennai is located in India in Tamil Nadu, at approximately 13.0827° latitude and 80.2707° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 6 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi.
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What Chennai's coordinates mean
Latitude
13.0827° places Chennai north of the equator. Latitude strongly affects seasonal day length and the Sun's path.
Longitude
80.2707° places the city east of the prime meridian. Longitude influences local solar time and the appropriate civil time zone.
Elevation and time zone
The listed elevation is an approximate terrain value, not a survey measurement. Chennai uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata, which applies the relevant offset and daylight-saving rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the coordinates of Chennai?
Chennai is located at approximately 13.0827° latitude and 80.2707° longitude.
Where is Chennai?
Chennai is located in India in Tamil Nadu, at approximately 13.0827° latitude and 80.2707° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 6 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi.
What is the elevation of Chennai?
The approximate terrain elevation is 6 metres (20 feet) above sea level.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai uses Asia/Kolkata. Follow the time-zone link for the current UTC offset and daylight-saving status.
Are these coordinates exact?
They represent an approximate city center, not a legal boundary, building entrance or survey monument.
How can I check sunrise and sunset in Chennai?
Today’s calculated sunrise is 5:59 AM and sunset is 6:17 PM. Open the Sun & Moon tool with this city’s coordinates for a seven-day table.
Data sources and accuracy
Coordinates, elevation and geographic metadata come from the project city data set and are presented as approximate reference values. Local time uses the listed IANA time-zone identifier; live weather is attributed in the result card. Verify coordinates and conditions before safety-critical use.