AST to SRT Time Converter

Convert Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to Suriname Time (SRT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is same time.

Halifax · Atlantic Standard Time
02:04:19
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
ADT · UTC-03:00
Paramaribo · Suriname Time
02:04:19
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: AST (Halifax)
To: SRT (Paramaribo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-03:00 → UTC-04:00
SRT (Suriname Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: AST observes DST while SRT does not. The 0-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when AST starts or ends DST.

When can AST and SRT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Halifax (AST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–16:00 AST (09:00–16:00 SRT).

Hour-by-hour AST to SRT conversion table

AST time (Halifax)SRT time (Paramaribo)Status
00:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
IANA identifier
America/Halifax
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
ADT
Major cities in this zone
Halifax
Suriname Time (SRT)
IANA identifier
America/Paramaribo
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Paramaribo

Related converters

SRT to AST (reverse)AST to ESTAST to PSTAST to GMTAST to UTCAST to CETEST to SRTPST to SRTGMT to SRTUTC to SRTCET to SRT
Looking for local time? See time in Halifax or time in Paramaribo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AST and SRT right now?+
SRT (Suriname Time) is currently same time AST (Atlantic Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AST or SRT observe daylight saving time?+
AST: observes daylight saving time. SRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AST and SRT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–16:00 AST (09:00–16:00 SRT), giving 8 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paramaribo when it is 12:00 noon in Halifax?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Halifax (AST), it is 12:00 Wed in Paramaribo (SRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AST and SRT?+
AST maps to "America/Halifax" in the IANA database. SRT maps to "America/Paramaribo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Halifax ahead of or behind Paramaribo?+
Whether Halifax (AST) is ahead of or behind Paramaribo (SRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SRT is same time AST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AST and SRT?+
AST is UTC-03:00 (ADT) and SRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both AST and SRT?+
Yes. There are 8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–16:00 AST.