Current time in Suriname

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Suriname's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What time zone is Suriname in?

Suriname operates on UTC-03:00 year-round under the America/Paramaribo time zone, with no daylight saving adjustments.

Does Suriname observe daylight saving time?

No, Suriname does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay the same all year.

How many time zones does Suriname have?

Suriname has just one time zone covering the entire country.

What places share the same time as Suriname?

Suriname shares UTC-03:00 with neighboring French Guiana, as well as major cities like Buenos Aires (when not on DST) and São Paulo during parts of the year. Note that Brazil's time zones can shift with daylight saving, so always double-check current offsets.

What is the time difference between Suriname and New York?

Suriname is typically 1 hour ahead of New York during U.S. daylight saving time (EDT), and ahead by 2 hours during U.S. standard time (EST). However, since Suriname doesn't observe DST and the U.S. does, the exact difference depends on the time of year.

Is Suriname's time zone convenient for coordinating with Europe?

Suriname is 4 hours behind Central European Time during European standard time, and 3 hours behind during European summer time. Afternoon meetings in Suriname generally align well with morning hours in Western Europe.