Time now in Suriname
UTC-03:00 • America/Paramaribo (-03)
Your device clock is 539ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Paramaribo, UTC-03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.
09:56:31
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, week 12
Time in Suriname now
Suriname has one official time zone: -03 (UTC-03:00).
The country does not currently use daylight saving time.
Time summary in Suriname
- Time zones: 1 main
- UTC range: UTC-3:00 to UTC-3:00
- Daylight saving: No
- Primary zone: America/Paramaribo (UTC-03:00)
Official time in Suriname is defined by a single time zone.
What is the time zone in Suriname?
Official time in Suriname is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.
Main time zones in Suriname
| Time zone | Offset (UTC) | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| America/Paramaribo | UTC-03:00 | Paramaribo, Lelydorp, Wanica, Brokopondo |
List of time zones used in Suriname (IANA zones)
| Zone | Offset (UTC) | Daylight saving |
|---|---|---|
| America/Paramaribo | UTC-03:00 | No |
Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Suriname
The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Suriname depends on the region.
- Paramaribo: 1 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Does Suriname use daylight saving time?
No. Suriname does not currently use daylight saving time.
Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 1984-10-01.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Suriname?
- The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-3:00 and UTC-3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
- How many time zones does Suriname have?
- Suriname has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
- Does Suriname use daylight saving time?
- No. Suriname does not currently use daylight saving time.
See also
- Time in Paramaribo
- Time in Lelydorp, Wanica
- Time in Brokopondo
- Time in Nieuw Nickerie, Nickerie
- Time in Moengo, Marowijne
- Time in Nieuw Amsterdam, Commewijne
How to convert Suriname time
To convert Suriname time to other countries:
- Identify the time zone of the city or region.
- Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
- Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Suriname with links for more information (13 locations)
- Paramaribo Wednesday 09:56
- Lelydorp, Wanica Wednesday 09:56
- Brokopondo Wednesday 09:56
- Nieuw Nickerie, Nickerie Wednesday 09:56
- Moengo, Marowijne Wednesday 09:56
- Nieuw Amsterdam, Commewijne Wednesday 09:56
- Mariënburg, Commewijne Wednesday 09:56
- Wageningen, Nickerie Wednesday 09:56
- Albina, Marowijne Wednesday 09:56
- Groningen, Saramacca Wednesday 09:56
- Brownsweg, Brokopondo Wednesday 09:56
- Onverwacht, Para Wednesday 09:56
- Totness, Coronie Wednesday 09:56