Paramaribo, Suriname
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About Paramaribo, Suriname
is a city in Suriname.
Time zone details
Paramaribo observes Paramaribo (America/Paramaribo in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Suriname from abroad
The international dialing code for Suriname is +597. To call a phone number in Paramaribo, dial your country's international access code, then +597, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Suriname
The official currency is SRD ($). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Dutch. Many businesses and tourist areas in Paramaribo will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Paramaribo
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Paramaribo, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.