One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC−3 every day of the year.
Suriname at a glance
| Capital | Paramaribo |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC−3 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time zone of Suriname
Suriname uses a single IANA time zone, America/Paramaribo.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Paramaribo | --:-- | UTC−3 | Not observed | Paramaribo |
Daylight saving time in Suriname
There are no seasonal clock changes in Suriname. The time difference to other countries shifts only when they change their own clocks.
Local time in the largest cities of Suriname
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo | Paramaribo District | --:-- | America/Paramaribo |
Time difference between Suriname and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Suriname is 12:00 PM in London, 11:00 PM in Sydney and 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h ahead |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
Daylight across Suriname
In Paramaribo, daylight runs from 11 hours 47 minutes at the December solstice to 12 hours 28 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Suriname
These countries read the same time as Suriname today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile Daylight saving time
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Paraguay
- St. Pierre and Miquelon Daylight saving time
- Uruguay
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in Suriname
- Convert a time to or from Suriname: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Paramaribo to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Suriname and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Suriname have?
One: America/Paramaribo, at UTC−3 all year.
Does Suriname use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC−3 all year.
What is the time difference between Suriname and London?
Suriname is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Suriname does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.