Current time in Suriname

19:23:46
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-3 Same time as Brasília Reference: Paramaribo
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Time zone of Suriname

The time in Suriname (Paramaribo) follows the America/Paramaribo time zone, currently UTC-3. Same time as Brasília.

Suriname
19:23:46
Brasília
19:23:46

How to call or schedule a meeting with Suriname

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 09:00 in Suriname; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 18:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Suriname: sunrise today at 06:26 · sunset at 18:22 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Paramaribo
Continent
South America
Area
163,270 km² (63,039 sq mi)
Population
about 490 thousand inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Surinamese dollar (SRD)
Languages
Dutch, English, Sranan Tongo, Caribbean Hindustani
Calling code
+597
Internet domain
.sr

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Suriname right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Suriname?

Same time as Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Suriname changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Suriname in?

Suriname follows America/Paramaribo, currently UTC-3. The reference location is Paramaribo.

Does Suriname have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Suriname does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Suriname from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 18:00 in Suriname).

What is the capital of Suriname?

The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo. The country covers about 163,270 km². Continent: South America.

What currency and calling code does Suriname use?

The currency is the Surinamese dollar (SRD). To call from abroad, dial +597 before the number. Websites use the .sr domain.