High Commission of United Kingdom in Chennai

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If you are living or residing in Chennai and planning a trip to United Kingdom, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the High Commission of United Kingdom in Chennai.

This information is for:

Indian passport holders living in Chennai
British passports traveling/working or living in Chennai
Foreign passports currently residing in Chennai

High Commission Information

Address:	No.20 Anderson Road Nungambakkam Chennai 600006
Phone:	+91-44-5219 2151
Fax:	+91-44-5219 2321
Email:	bdhcchen@vsnl.com
Website:	www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-chennai
Office hours:	Monday To Friday: 8.30 A.M. to 4.00P.M
Current time in Chennai	20:32 PM Sunday, January 11 2026-01-11 (GMT +0530)
Current time in London (United Kingdom)	15:02 PM Sunday, January 11 2026-01-11 (GMT +0000)

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Chennai and London is 8414.38 km (5228.46 miles). The average travel time is 17 hours 31 minutes.
Time difference: Chennai is 5:30 hours ahead of London. When the time is 20:32 on January, Sunday 11 in Chennai, it is 15:02 on January, Sunday 11 in London

Map and Directions

Get directions to the High Commission of United Kingdom in Chennai.

Distance from city center 25.90 km ( 16.09 miles)

Nearest airport Chennai Airport (MAA)

Distance to airport 13.19 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Sunday (Today, January 11, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 12, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Tuesday (January 13, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Wednesday (January 14, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Thursday (January 15, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Friday (January 16, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:00
Saturday (January 17, 2026)		Closed

Upcoming holidays:

Orthodox New Year: Jan. 14, 2026 (Next 2 days, 3 hours)

High Commission of United Kingdom in Chennai FAQs

1. Where is the high commission of United Kingdom located?

It is located at No.20 Anderson Road Nungambakkam Chennai 600006. Coordinates: (80.2505248, 13.0655463).

2. How do I contact the United Kingdom High Commission in Chennai?

You can contact the high commission by phone at: +91-44-5219 2151. The working hours are from Monday To Friday: 8.30 A.M. to 4.00P.M except official holidays in United Kingdom and India.