Current local time in Paramaribo, Suriname
The live clock above shows the time in Paramaribo. Paramaribo is in the America/Paramaribo time zone, UTC−3 right now.
| Country | Suriname |
|---|---|
| Region | Paramaribo |
| Population | about 239,000 |
| Coordinates | 5.83° N, 55.17° W |
| Time zone | America/Paramaribo |
| Abbreviation | UTC−3 |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Paramaribo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:28 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| September equinox | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:45 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 46 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Paramaribo at about 12:49 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 41 minutes ahead of the sun, because Paramaribo sits at 55.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° W.
Paramaribo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 4 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 7 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 8.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 12 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, Guyana | 349 km (217 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Vila Velha, Brazil | 526 km (327 mi) | same time |
| Boa Vista, Brazil | 696 km (432 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Macapá, Brazil | 791 km (491 mi) | same time |
| San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago | 851 km (529 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela | 869 km (540 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | 880 km (547 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Santarem, Brazil | 921 km (572 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Paramaribo in?
Paramaribo is in the America/Paramaribo time zone, UTC−3, all year.
Does Paramaribo have daylight saving time?
Paramaribo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Paramaribo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Paramaribo's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° W, so on standard time they run about 41 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).