CEST to SRT Time Converter

Convert Central European Summer Time (CEST) to Suriname Time (SRT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Summer Time
15:55:49
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Paramaribo · Suriname Time
10:55:49
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: CEST (Paris)
To: SRT (Paramaribo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CEST (Central European Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
SRT (Suriname Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CEST observes DST while SRT does not. The 5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CEST starts or ends DST.

When can CEST 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 Paris (CEST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 14:00–16:00 CEST (09:00–11:00 SRT).

Hour-by-hour CEST to SRT conversion table

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

Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Suriname Time (SRT)
IANA identifier
America/Paramaribo
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Paramaribo

Sun today in Paris and Paramaribo

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Paramaribo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CEST and SRT right now?+
SRT (Suriname Time) is currently 5 hours behind CEST (Central European Summer Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CEST or SRT observe daylight saving time?+
CEST: observes daylight saving time. SRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CEST and SRT?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 CEST (09:00–11:00 SRT), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paramaribo when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CEST), it is 07:00 Wed in Paramaribo (SRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CEST and SRT?+
CEST maps to "Europe/Paris" 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 Paris ahead of or behind Paramaribo?+
Whether Paris (CEST) is ahead of or behind Paramaribo (SRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SRT is 5 hours behind CEST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CEST and SRT?+
CEST is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) 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 CEST and SRT?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 CEST.