Current Time in Suriname 🇸🇷

Q: What time is it in Suriname right now?

The current local time in Suriname is 04:17:37 -03 on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. The country uses the America/Paramaribo time zone.

Q: How many time zones does Suriname use?

Suriname uses a single time zone year-round: America/Paramaribo.

Q: What is the capital of Suriname?

The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo, where the current local time is 04:17:37.

Q: What time is sunrise and sunset in Paramaribo today?

Today in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname: sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset is at 18:22 local time.

Q: Does Suriname observe Daylight Saving Time?

No — Suriname does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.

Q: When is the next public holiday in Suriname?

The next public holiday in Suriname is Diwali on Sunday, November 8, 2026 — in 12 days.

Q: How many cities in Suriname are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 5 cities across Suriname (out of 5 total in our database).

Q: Which countries border Suriname?

Suriname shares a border with: Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana.

Continent: South America

Capital City: Paramaribo

Largest Cities:

Time in Paramaribo (Pop. 240,000)
Time in Lelydorp (Pop. 18,223)
Time in Brokopondo (Pop. 14,662)
Time in Nieuw Nickerie (Pop. 13,143)
Time in Meerzorg (Pop. 12,405)

ISO Alpha 2/3: SR, SUR

Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌

IANA Time Zone: America/Paramaribo (UTC−03:00)

Suriname uses -03, UTC-3, throughout the country and does not observe daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the exact time in Suriname now and updates every second.

Qibla Direction from Suriname

From Paramaribo, the Kaaba in Mecca bears 68deg (ENE), about 10,287 km away. Check the Qibla direction in Suriname on a live compass.

Time Zone Overview for Suriname

Suriname uses a single time zone.
Clocks in Paramaribo run about 40m ahead of local solar time.
The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time in Suriname

Suriname does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on -03 (UTC-3) all year round.

View daylight saving time changes for Suriname →

Time Difference Between Paramaribo and Major Cities

Live local time and the difference from Paramaribo right now.

New York Tue 03:17 -1h

Los Angeles Tue 00:17 -4h

Chicago Tue 02:17 -2h

Toronto Tue 03:17 -1h

Sao Paulo Tue 04:17 same time

London Tue 07:17 +3h

Paris Tue 08:17 +4h

Berlin Tue 08:17 +4h

Moscow Tue 10:17 +6h

Dubai Tue 11:17 +7h

Mumbai Tue 12:47 +8h 30m

Singapore Tue 15:17 +11h

Hong Kong Tue 15:17 +11h

Tokyo Tue 16:17 +12h

Sydney Tue 18:17 +14h

Best Time to Call Suriname

How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Paramaribo:

New York: 9:00-17:00 there is 10:00 to 18:00 in Paramaribo.
London: 9:00-17:00 there is 06:00 to 14:00 in Paramaribo.
Tokyo: 9:00-17:00 there is 21:00 to 05:00 in Paramaribo.

Daylight Hours in Paramaribo

In the capital, Paramaribo, the sun is up for 11h 56m today. Sunrise in Paramaribo is at 06:26 and sunset in Paramaribo is at 18:22.

Daylight ranges from about 11h 47m near the December solstice to 12h 27m near the June solstice.

Moon in Suriname

See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Paramaribo and major cities across Suriname.

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Districts in Suriname

Cities in Suriname A–Z

Time.now features the exact time for 5 cities in Suriname.
Select a letter to view all cities:

B L M N P

Time Now in Major Cities in Suriname

City	Current Time
Time now in Paramaribo	Tue 04:17:37
Time now in Lelydorp	Tue 04:17:37
Time now in Brokopondo	Tue 04:17:37
Time now in Nieuw Nickerie	Tue 04:17:37
Time now in Meerzorg	Tue 04:17:37

Current Time in IANA Time Zones Used in Suriname

America/Paramaribo Tue 04:17:37

Timezone	Current Time
America/Paramaribo	Tue 04:17:37

Frequently Asked Questions about Suriname

What time is it in Suriname right now?

The current local time in Suriname is 04:17:37 -03 on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. The country uses the America/Paramaribo time zone.

How many time zones does Suriname use?

Suriname uses a single time zone year-round: America/Paramaribo.

What is the capital of Suriname?

The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo, where the current local time is 04:17:37.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Paramaribo today?

Today in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname: sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset is at 18:22 local time.

Does Suriname observe Daylight Saving Time?

No — Suriname does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.

When is the next public holiday in Suriname?

The next public holiday in Suriname is Diwali on Sunday, November 8, 2026 — in 12 days.

How many cities in Suriname are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 5 cities across Suriname (out of 5 total in our database).

Which countries border Suriname?

Suriname shares a border with: Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana.

Sunrise and Sunset in Suriname

Paramaribo

↑ 6:26 AM

↓ 6:22 PM
Lelydorp

↑ 6:26 AM

↓ 6:22 PM
Brokopondo

↑ 6:25 AM

↓ 6:22 PM
Nieuw Nickerie

↑ 6:33 AM

↓ 6:29 PM
Meerzorg

↑ 6:26 AM

↓ 6:22 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
	↑ 6:26 AM	↓ 6:22 PM
	↑ 6:26 AM	↓ 6:22 PM
	↑ 6:25 AM	↓ 6:22 PM
	↑ 6:33 AM	↓ 6:29 PM
	↑ 6:26 AM	↓ 6:22 PM

Current Weather in Suriname

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Suriname

Population	575,991
Area	163,270 km²
ISO Numeric Code	740
FIPS Code	NS
Top Level Domain	.sr
Currency	Dollar (SRD)
Phone Prefix	+597
Country Code	+597
Languages	EN (en), HNS (hns), JV (jv), NL-SR (nl-SR), SRN (srn)
Neighbouring Countries	🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇬🇫 French Guiana, 🇬🇾 Guyana

Upcoming Public Holidays in Suriname

This year, Suriname observes 15 public holidays, with 15 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Diwali on 8 Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Day of the Maroons. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Suriname to plan your schedule.

Diwali 8 Nov • Sunday
Independence Day 25 Nov • Wednesday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Second Day of Christmas 26 Dec • Saturday
New Year's Day 1 Jan • Friday
Chinese New Year 6 Feb • Saturday
Eid al-Fitr (estimated) 9 Mar • Tuesday
Holi 22 Mar • Monday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday

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