Paramaribo runs on UTC−3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Paramaribo and your time
Paramaribo at a glance
| Country | Suriname |
|---|---|
| Region | Paramaribo District |
| Capital of | Suriname |
| Time zone | America/Paramaribo |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 5.87° N, 55.17° W |
Paramaribo time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Paramaribo follow America/Paramaribo and keep UTC−3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Paramaribo is the capital, and all of Suriname keeps this time.
Clock changes in Paramaribo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Paramaribo for 2026 or 2027.
Paramaribo time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Paramaribo: the clock reads 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
Because Paramaribo keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Paramaribo
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Paramaribo, from 11 hours 47 minutes to 12 hours 28 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Paramaribo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:45 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:29 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:45 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 47 min |
When the sun is highest in Paramaribo
Paramaribo lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Paramaribo
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne (French Guiana) | 330 km (205 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Georgetown (Guyana) | 346 km (215 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Boa Vista (Brazil) | 698 km (434 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Macapá (Brazil) | 792 km (492 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santana (Brazil) | 792 km (492 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Paramaribo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Paramaribo
- Convert a time to or from Paramaribo: 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 Paramaribo and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Paramaribo in?
Paramaribo uses the America/Paramaribo time zone, which is UTC−3 all year.
Does Paramaribo use daylight saving time?
No. Paramaribo stays on UTC−3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Paramaribo and London?
Paramaribo is 3 hours behind London in January and 4 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Paramaribo does not.
How long is the longest day in Paramaribo?
About 12 hours 28 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 47 minutes of daylight.
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.