Suriname facts
| Capital | Paramaribo |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America |
| Area | 163,820 km² · 63,251 sq mi · 40,480,741 acres |
| Language | Dutch |
| Demonym | Surinamer |
| Currency | Surinamese Dollar (SRD) |
| Time zone | America/Paramaribo · UTC−3 · 4:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +597 |
| Internet domain | .sr |
| Capital coordinates | 5.8664, -55.1668 |
Time difference
Paramaribo is on UTC−3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 8:00 a.m. |
| London | 4:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 3:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Suriname is about 1.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Suriname is about 67.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Paramaribo to Washington, D.C.: about 4,280 km (2,660 mi) as the crow flies.
- Paramaribo to London: about 7,142 km (4,438 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Suriname shares land borders with 2 countries: Brazil, Guyana.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Suriname?
The capital of Suriname is Paramaribo.
How big is Suriname?
Suriname covers about 163,820 km² (63,251 sq mi), ranking 90 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 67.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Suriname in?
Paramaribo uses UTC−3 (America/Paramaribo) today. When it is noon in Paramaribo, it is 11:00 a.m. in New York and 4:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Suriname use?
Suriname uses the Surinamese Dollar (SRD).
What is the country code for Suriname?
The international calling code is +597. From the United States dial 011 597 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 597.
What language is spoken in Suriname?
Official or national language: Dutch.