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Current time in Suriname
A single time zone at UTC-03:00.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
About Suriname's time
A single time zone.
Suriname keeps things simple with a single timezone at UTC-3, matching its position along the northern coast of South America. No daylight saving time means the clocks never change, and the sun follows a predictable schedule year-round.
Major cities
Cities of Suriname.
History
How Suriname keeps time.
Paramaribo kept its local mean time (about UTC-3:41) until October 1945, when Suriname, then Dutch Guiana, adopted UTC-3:30. It moved to its current offset of UTC-3:00 on October 1, 1984, matching French Guiana and BrasÃlia time.
The choice of UTC-3 was also influenced by Suriname's geography—the country spans roughly 54° to 58°W, making UTC-3 a reasonable approximation, though slightly west of the zone's ideal center at 45°W. When Suriname gained independence from the Netherlands in 1975, it was still on UTC-3:30. Unlike many South American neighbors, Suriname opted against daylight saving time, prioritizing simplicity year-round.
Did you know?
Things about Suriname's time.
Suriname's UTC-3 offset is notable for being identical to Eastern Brazil, specifically BrasÃlia time, which creates interesting cross-border collaboration windows. Business travelers between Suriname and Brazil's major cities don't need to adjust their clocks. Paramaribo sits at about 55°W, so its clocks run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun, and solar noon comes at around 12:40 PM.
Suriname has a single time zone across its whole territory, which spans about 54°W to 58°W. This uniformity benefits internal communications, broadcasting, and transportation scheduling, as every part of the country shares the same clock time. It's a practical setup for a relatively compact nation.
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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 observes a single time zone, UTC-3, used across the entire country. The zone is commonly referred to as Suriname Time (SRT).
- Does Suriname observe daylight saving time?
- No, Suriname does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC-3 year-round, so there are no seasonal time changes.
- How does Suriname's time compare to the US East Coast?
- Suriname (UTC-3) is two hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5): when it's 12:00 PM in New York in winter, it's 2:00 PM in Paramaribo. During US daylight saving time (UTC-4), the gap narrows to one hour.
- Is Suriname on the same time as Guyana?
- No, Suriname (UTC-3) is one hour ahead of Guyana, which operates at UTC-4. Suriname and French Guiana both share UTC-3.
- What are typical business hours in Paramaribo?
- Business hours in Paramaribo typically run from around 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some variation by industry. Government offices may operate from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Lunch breaks are common around midday.
- Is the sun rising and setting at odd hours due to Suriname's UTC-3 offset?
- Suriname's UTC-3 offset is reasonably close to its solar position, so daylight hours are fairly standard. Sunrise and sunset shift naturally with the seasons, much like neighboring countries at similar longitudes.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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