Time in Paramaribo, Suriname
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Paramaribo does not change its clocks
A fixed offset, all year round
Paramaribo stays on Suriname Time at UTC-03:00 every day of the year. There is no spring-forward or fall-back here, which puts it with the majority: most of the world's time zones do not observe daylight saving.
That sounds like it makes scheduling simpler, and locally it does — but it introduces a different trap for anyone working with Paramaribo from a country that does change clocks. The offset between you and Paramaribo is not constant: it changes when your clocks move, even though nothing changed here. A recurring call that has run at the same local time for months will shift by an hour, from your side, without anyone editing the invite.
When the gap to Paramaribo changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Paramaribo:
New York (United States)
- From 1 November 2026: Paramaribo is 2 hours ahead of New York
- From 14 March 2027: Paramaribo is 1 hour ahead of New York
Madrid (Spain)
- From 25 October 2026: Paramaribo is 4 hours behind Madrid
- From 28 March 2027: Paramaribo is 5 hours behind Madrid
Lisbon (Portugal)
- From 25 October 2026: Paramaribo is 3 hours behind Lisbon
- From 28 March 2027: Paramaribo is 4 hours behind Lisbon
Daylight and the sun over Paramaribo
Paramaribo sits at 5.87°, -55.17°
Longest day
12h 28m of daylight
Shortest day
11h 47m of daylight
Yearly swing
0h 41m between them
Day length here barely changes: 12h 28m at its longest and 11h 47m at its shortest, a difference of only 41 minutes across the whole year. Paramaribo is close enough to the equator that the seasons barely register in daylight terms, which is part of why daylight saving would serve no purpose at this latitude.
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Paramaribo reads 12:00, the sun is not yet overhead — the civil clock runs 41 minutes ahead of mean solar time here.
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Best Times to Contact Paramaribo
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Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Paramaribo, Suriname • 04:15 local time
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Business hours: 07:00 - 15:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 12:00 - 12:30
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Places related to Paramaribo
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Paramaribo
These share the America/Paramaribo zone, so they keep the same time as Paramaribo year-round.
Same offset (UTC-03:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Paramaribo (Suriname Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Paramaribo Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Paramaribo in?
Paramaribo operates in the America/Paramaribo time zone, known as Suriname Time, currently UTC-03:00. This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Paramaribo observe daylight saving time?
No. Paramaribo stays on Suriname Time at UTC-03:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Note that the difference between you and Paramaribo can still change when your own clocks shift.
What's the time difference between Paramaribo and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Paramaribo clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official America/Paramaribo time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Paramaribo?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Paramaribo and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Paramaribo
Interesting information about Paramaribo's time
IANA identifier
America/Paramaribo
Standard time name
Suriname Time
Standard offset
UTC-03:00
Daylight saving
Not observed — the offset is fixed year-round
Region
South America