When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Chennai uses the INR (₹) and Dubai uses the AED (د.إ). Language shifts too — English in Chennai, Arabic in Dubai. Be careful behind the wheel: Chennai drives on the left, Dubai on the right.
- Country
- India
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR · ₹)
- Language
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Calling code
- +91
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED · د.إ)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Chennai and Dubai?
Chennai is 1.5 hours behind Dubai. Chennai runs on GMT+5:30 and Dubai on GMT+4. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 6 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Chennai from Dubai?
About 2,944 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 3h 58m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Chennai and Dubai use?
Chennai uses the Indian rupee (INR, ₹); Dubai uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, د.إ). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Chennai from Dubai?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +91, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Chennai and Dubai?
Chennai primarily speaks English, Hindi, Tamil; Dubai speaks Arabic. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Chennai and Dubai drive on the same side of the road?
No. India drives on the left, United Arab Emirates on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.