Current Time in Suriname 🇸🇷

Q: What time is it in Suriname right now?

The current local time in Suriname is 18:25:07 -03 on Monday, 27 July 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 18:25:07.

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

Today in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname: sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset is at 18:58 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 Indigenous People Day on Sunday, August 9, 2026 — in 13 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)

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 Mon 17:25 -1h

Los Angeles Mon 14:25 -4h

Chicago Mon 16:25 -2h

Toronto Mon 17:25 -1h

Sao Paulo Mon 18:25 same time

London Mon 22:25 +4h

Paris Mon 23:25 +5h

Berlin Mon 23:25 +5h

Moscow Tue 00:25 +6h

Dubai Tue 01:25 +7h

Mumbai Tue 02:55 +8h 30m

Singapore Tue 05:25 +11h

Hong Kong Tue 05:25 +11h

Tokyo Tue 06:25 +12h

Sydney Tue 07:25 +13h

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 05:00 to 13:00 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 12h 23m today. Sunrise in Paramaribo is at 06:35 and sunset in Paramaribo is at 18:58.

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

Time in All Cities in Suriname by alphabetical order

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	Mon 18:25:07
Time now in Lelydorp	Mon 18:25:07
Time now in Brokopondo	Mon 18:25:07
Time now in Nieuw Nickerie	Mon 18:25:07
Time now in Meerzorg	Mon 18:25:07

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Suriname

America/Paramaribo Mon 18:25:07

Timezone	Current Time
America/Paramaribo	Mon 18:25:07

Frequently Asked Questions about Suriname

What time is it in Suriname right now?

The current local time in Suriname is 18:25:07 -03 on Monday, 27 July 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 18:25:07.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Paramaribo today?

Today in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname: sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset is at 18:58 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 Indigenous People Day on Sunday, August 9, 2026 — in 13 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

↑ 6:35 AM

↓ 6:58 PM
Lelydorp

↑ 6:36 AM

↓ 6:58 PM
Brokopondo

↑ 6:36 AM

↓ 6:56 PM
Nieuw Nickerie

↑ 6:42 AM

↓ 7:06 PM
Meerzorg

↑ 6:35 AM

↓ 6:58 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Paramaribo	↑ 6:35 AM	↓ 6:58 PM
Lelydorp	↑ 6:36 AM	↓ 6:58 PM
Brokopondo	↑ 6:36 AM	↓ 6:56 PM
Nieuw Nickerie	↑ 6:42 AM	↓ 7:06 PM
Meerzorg	↑ 6:35 AM	↓ 6:58 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 Indigenous People Day on 9 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Day of Freedoms. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Suriname to plan your schedule.

Indigenous People Day 9 Aug • Sunday
Day of the Maroons 10 Oct • Saturday
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

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