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Suriname: plug type, voltage, driving side and emergency number
Quick travel facts for Suriname (capital: Paramaribo): which plug and voltage to pack for, which side of the road traffic uses, who to call in an emergency, and the calling code, currency and time zone. Data checked 2026-10-27.
Quick answers
Which side of the road do they drive on in Suriname?
In Suriname, traffic drives on the left. Driving side by country.
What is the emergency number in Suriname?
The general emergency number in Suriname is 115. One source also lists separate numbers for individual services, which a second source did not confirm, so check an official source for police, ambulance and fire. Emergency numbers by country.
What is the calling code for Suriname?
The international calling code for Suriname is +597. Dial it after your international access prefix, or type + at the start on a mobile phone. Calling codes by country.
What currency does Suriname use?
The official currency of Suriname is the Surinamese dollar (SRD). Currency by country.
What are the official languages of Suriname?
The official language of Suriname is Dutch.
What time zone is Suriname in?
Suriname uses UTC-03:00 as its standard time. Clocks do not change for daylight saving time. Time zones by country.
Suriname travel facts at a glance
| Driving side | Drives on the left (left-hand traffic) |
|---|---|
| Emergency numbers | 115 (general emergency number; service-specific numbers unconfirmed) Other numbers may also work; only numbers both sources list are shown. |
| International dialling code | +597 |
| Currency | Surinamese dollar (SRD, $) |
| Official language | Dutch |
| Time zone(s) | UTC-03:00 (standard time) |
| Daylight saving | No clock changes |
Not shown for Suriname: plug types and voltage/frequency. Our sources either disagreed or only one source had it, so we left it out rather than guess.
Frequently asked questions
Is this travel information official?
No. GeoKnow is an independent site. The facts come from public datasets and are shown only where at least two sources agree. Always check official government travel advice before you go.
When was this checked?
The data was checked on 2026-10-27. Plugs, emergency numbers and currencies can change, so confirm important details before travelling.
Check before you travel
Data checked 2026-10-27. These facts are compiled from public datasets and are shown only where at least two independent sources agree. GeoKnow is an independent site and is not an official source: rules, plugs, emergency numbers and currencies can change. Before you go, confirm anything important with your government’s travel advice, the destination’s embassy, your airline, hotel or phone provider. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
More about Suriname
See the main Suriname country page for the capital, population, land neighbours and outline map. Learn it, then test yourself: Capital Hunt (the capital of Suriname is Paramaribo), Outline, Guess the Flag, Neighbour Rush and Border Run, or browse all geography games.
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Sources: Plugs, voltage and frequency: Wikipedia “Mains electricity by country” and worldstandards.eu. Driving side: Wikipedia “Left- and right-hand traffic” and Wikidata. Emergency numbers: Wikipedia “List of emergency telephone numbers” and Wikidata. Calling codes: Wikipedia “List of telephone country codes”, Wikidata and REST Countries. Currency: REST Countries and Wikidata. Languages: REST Countries and Wikidata. Time zones: the IANA time zone database, cross-checked against Wikipedia or Wikidata. Tipping: Wikipedia “List of tipping customs by country” (single source, community edited).