Current Time in Paramaribo, Suriname 🇸🇷
The current local time in Paramaribo, Suriname is 16:39:38 (-03) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Paramaribo is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 240,000. The sun rises at about 06:35 and sets at 19:00 today (12h 25m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 19:00
- 12h 25m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Paramaribo
Paramaribo, Suriname keeps -03 (UTC-03:00). Paramaribo does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:35 and sets at about 19:00 local time, giving Paramaribo 12h 25m of daylight.
Right now it is 16:39 on Monday in Paramaribo (UTC-03:00). When it is 16:39 here, it is 15:39 in New York (1h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Paramaribo
- Use the America/Paramaribo IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Paramaribo to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:39 Mon | 1h behind |
| Los Angeles | 12:39 Mon | 4h behind |
| London | 20:39 Mon | 4h ahead |
| Paris | 21:39 Mon | 5h ahead |
| Dubai | 23:39 Mon | 7h ahead |
| Mumbai | 01:09 Tue | 8.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 03:39 Tue | 11h ahead |
| Tokyo | 04:39 Tue | 12h ahead |
| Sydney | 05:39 Tue | 13h ahead |
Best next checks from Paramaribo
Compare Paramaribo with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Suriname.
Business-hours overlap from Paramaribo
For a normal business-hours call, 10:00-17:00 in Paramaribo overlaps with 09:00-16:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Paramaribo time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Los Angeles | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| London | 09:00-13:00 | 13:00-17:00 | 4 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-10:00 | 16:00-17:00 | 1 hour |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Paramaribo time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Paramaribo in?
Paramaribo uses -03 (UTC-03:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Paramaribo observe daylight saving time?
No - Paramaribo keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Paramaribo today?
Today the sun rises around 06:35 and sets around 19:00 in Paramaribo, about 12h 25m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Paramaribo and other cities?
When it is 16:39 in Paramaribo, it is 15:39 in New York (1h behind). See the table above for Paramaribo's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Paramaribo
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Paramaribo IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Suriname time page.
Local entity signals for Paramaribo
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Paramaribo.
| Country | Suriname |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Paramaribo (UTC−03:00) |
| Coordinates | 5.85, -55.2 |
| Population signal | About 240,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:35, sunset 19:00, 12h 25m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Paramaribo time-zone page for rules, the Suriname country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 5.85° N, 55.2° W
Population: 240,000
Country: 🇸🇷 Suriname
Timezone: GMT-3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌