Paramaribo

America • Paramaribo

Suriname

Current local time

02:00:59

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC-03:00

No daylight saving changes

Paramaribo does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC-03:00 all year long.

Timezone details

Identifier
Abbreviation
—
Transitioned
October 1, 1984 at 12:30 AM
Featured city
Paramaribo

Location

Latitude
5.83333
Longitude
-55.16666
Country
Suriname

Suriname Time (SURINA)

FAQs

Suriname operates on a single, consistent time zone—Suriname Time—which has remained at UTC-03:00 since 1984, with no daylight saving adjustments. This stability simplifies scheduling, whether you're conducting business or traveling within the region.

  • What is the current time in Suriname?

    The current time in Suriname follows Suriname Time (SURINA), which is always UTC-03:00 and does not change throughout the year.

  • Does Suriname observe daylight saving time?

    No, Suriname does not observe daylight saving time. The country maintains a consistent standard offset all year round.

  • What are the advantages of having a fixed time zone like Suriname Time?

    A fixed time zone reduces complexity for daily life and international business—no need to adjust clocks twice a year and no confusion over seasonal time changes.

  • Which city represents Suriname Time?

    The city of Paramaribo, Suriname's capital, is the representative zone for Suriname Time.

  • When was Suriname Time set as the national standard?

    Suriname officially adopted its current standard offset of UTC-03:00 on October 1, 1984.

  • How does Suriname Time compare to neighboring countries?

    Suriname Time at UTC-03:00 typically matches or is close to time zones in parts of Brazil and Guyana, making regional coordination relatively straightforward.

  • Are there any unique facts about Suriname Time?

    Unlike many countries, Suriname has never used daylight saving time historically, providing a rare example of timekeeping consistency in South America.