Time in Suriname
Capital · Paramaribo
Time zone in Suriname
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Paramaribo Suriname Time |
UTC-03:00 | No | Paramaribo |
About Suriname
| Official name: | Republic of Suriname |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Paramaribo |
| Region: | Americas · South America |
| Population: | 616,500 |
| Currency: | Surinamese dollar (SRD, $) |
| Calling code: | +597 |
| Languages: | Dutch |
| ISO codes: | SR / SUR |
| Internet domain: | .sr |
Cities in Suriname
Public holidays in Suriname 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Nieuwjaar
- 17 Feb — Chinees Nieuwjaar estimated
- 25 Feb — Dag van Bevrijding en Vernieuwing
- 3 Mar — Holifeest
- 20 Mar — Suikerfeest (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 3 Apr — Goede Vrijdag
- 6 Apr — Tweede paasdag
- 1 May — Dag van de Arbeid
Frequently asked questions about time in Suriname
How many time zones does Suriname have?
Suriname uses one time zone: Suriname Time (America/Paramaribo, currently UTC-03:00).
Does Suriname use daylight saving time?
No. None of Suriname’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname?
See the live clock on the Paramaribo time page. Paramaribo uses America/Paramaribo.