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New York is 9.5 hours behind Chennai

Best overlap: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Chennai is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in New York.

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Chennai is when New York is also working, at 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM their time. There's roughly 1 hour to share, so keep agendas lean and meet at 5:30 PM in Chennai (8:00 AM in New York) to use every minute. Just remember New York changes its clocks for daylight saving and Chennai doesn't, so confirm the overlap whenever the seasons turn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Chennai?
Chennai is 9.5 hours ahead of New York.
What are the best overlapping working hours between New York and Chennai?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in New York, which corresponds to 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Chennai.
How many hours overlap between New York and Chennai during a typical workday?
There are about 1 overlapping hour per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between New York and Chennai?
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, but Chennai does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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