Time zone · Americas
SURINA
Suriname Time
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.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Current offset
UTC-03:00
Standard · -03
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About SURINA
A fixed, year-round offset.
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.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to SURINA.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities across SURINA
Local time, city by city.
1 city
Where SURINA is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC-03:00
Other zones at UTC-03:00 right now.
These named zones share SURINA's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
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SURINA to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about SURINA, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the current time in Suriname?
- Suriname uses Suriname Time, 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.
- 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 (UTC-03:00) matches French Guiana and much of Brazil, including Brasília, and is one hour ahead of Guyana (UTC-04:00).
- Are there any unique facts about Suriname Time?
- Suriname has never used daylight saving time. Before October 1, 1984, it was on UTC-03:30.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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This time zone, as JSON.
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