Time zone · Americas
SURINA
Suriname Time
Suriname operates on a single, consistent time zone—Suriname Time—which has remained at UTC-03:00 since 1984, with no daylight saving adjustments. This stability simplifies scheduling, whether you're conducting business or traveling within the region.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Current offset
UTC-03:00
Standard · -03
Daylight saving
Not observed
Year-round standard time
IANA zones
1
None observe daylight saving
DST offset
—
No summer variant
About SURINA
A fixed, year-round offset.
Suriname operates on a single, consistent time zone—Suriname Time—which has remained at UTC-03:00 since 1984, with no daylight saving adjustments. This stability simplifies scheduling, whether you're conducting business or traveling within the region.
IANA zones · the technical identifiers
The zone that resolve to SURINA.
For software, always store the IANA identifier — never the abbreviation alone. The database keeps these zones distinct because their rules can, and historically did, diverge.
Cities currently on SURINA
The same hour, city by city.
1 city · all UTC-03:00
Where SURINA is used
One country.
Same offset · UTC-03:00
Other zones at UTC-03:00 right now.
These named zones share SURINA's offset today. When daylight saving rules differ, they drift apart for part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about SURINA, daylight saving, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the current time in Suriname?
- The current time in Suriname follows Suriname Time (SURINA), which is always UTC-03:00 and does not change throughout the year.
- Does Suriname observe daylight saving time?
- No, Suriname does not observe daylight saving time. The country maintains a consistent standard offset all year round.
- What are the advantages of having a fixed time zone like Suriname Time?
- A fixed time zone reduces complexity for daily life and international business—no need to adjust clocks twice a year and no confusion over seasonal time changes.
- Which city represents Suriname Time?
- The city of Paramaribo, Suriname's capital, is the representative zone for Suriname Time.
- When was Suriname Time set as the national standard?
- Suriname officially adopted its current standard offset of UTC-03:00 on October 1, 1984.
- How does Suriname Time compare to neighboring countries?
- Suriname Time at UTC-03:00 typically matches or is close to time zones in parts of Brazil and Guyana, making regional coordination relatively straightforward.
- Are there any unique facts about Suriname Time?
- Unlike many countries, Suriname has never used daylight saving time historically, providing a rare example of timekeeping consistency in South America.
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