Current Time in Suriname ๐ธ๐ท
Continent: South America
Capital City: Paramaribo
- 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 โ
IANA Time Zone: America/Paramaribo (UTCโ03:00)
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.
Time Difference Between Paramaribo and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Paramaribo right now.
Best Time to Call Suriname
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Paramaribo:
Daylight Hours in Paramaribo
In the capital, Paramaribo, the sun is up for 12h 10m today. Sunrise in Paramaribo is at 06:32 and sunset in Paramaribo is at 18:42.
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.
Districts in Suriname
Time in All Cities in Suriname by alphabetical order
Time.now features the exact time for 5 cities in Suriname.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Suriname
- Time now in Paramaribo Fri 06:36:28
- Time now in Lelydorp Fri 06:36:28
- Time now in Brokopondo Fri 06:36:28
- Time now in Nieuw Nickerie Fri 06:36:28
- Time now in Meerzorg Fri 06:36:28
| City | Current Time |
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| Time now in Paramaribo | Fri 06:36:28 |
| Time now in Lelydorp | Fri 06:36:28 |
| Time now in Brokopondo | Fri 06:36:28 |
| Time now in Nieuw Nickerie | Fri 06:36:28 |
| Time now in Meerzorg | Fri 06:36:28 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Suriname
- America/Paramaribo Fri 06:36:28
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| America/Paramaribo | Fri 06:36:28 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Suriname
What time is it in Suriname right now?
The current local time in Suriname is 06:36:28 -03 on Friday, 11 September 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 06:36:28.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Paramaribo today?
Today in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname: sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset is at 18:42 local time.
Does Suriname observe Daylight Saving Time?
No โ 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 Day of the Maroons on Saturday, October 10, 2026 โ in 29 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
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Paramaribo
6:32 AM6:42 PM
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Lelydorp
6:32 AM6:42 PM
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Brokopondo
6:31 AM6:41 PM
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Nieuw Nickerie
6:39 AM6:49 PM
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Meerzorg
6:32 AM6:41 PM
| City | โ Sunrise | โ Sunset |
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| Paramaribo |
6:32 AM
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6:42 PM
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| Lelydorp |
6:32 AM
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6:42 PM
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| Brokopondo |
6:31 AM
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6:41 PM
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| Nieuw Nickerie |
6:39 AM
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6:49 PM
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| Meerzorg |
6:32 AM
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6:41 PM
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Current Weather in Suriname
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Information about Suriname
| Population | 575,991 |
| Area | 163,270 kmยฒ |
| 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 | ๐ง๐ท Brazil, ๐ฌ๐ซ French Guiana, ๐ฌ๐พ Guyana |
Upcoming Public Holidays in Suriname
This year, Suriname observes 15 public holidays, with 15 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Day of the Maroons on 10 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Indigenous People Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Suriname to plan your schedule.
- Day of the Maroons โข Saturday
- Diwali โข Sunday
- Independence Day โข Wednesday
- Christmas Day โข Friday
- Second Day of Christmas โข Saturday
- New Year's Day โข Friday
- Chinese New Year โข Saturday
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) โข Tuesday
- Holi โข Monday
- Good Friday โข Friday