EAT to SRT Time Converter

Convert East Africa Time (EAT) to Suriname Time (SRT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

Nairobi · East Africa Time
16:59:56
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Paramaribo · Suriname Time
10:59:56
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: EAT (Nairobi)
To: SRT (Paramaribo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EAT (East Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
SRT (Suriname Time)
Observes DST
No

When can EAT 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 Nairobi (EAT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 EAT (09:00–10:00 SRT).

Hour-by-hour EAT to SRT conversion table

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

East Africa Time (EAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Nairobi
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
NairobiMombasa
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 Nairobi and Paramaribo

Nairobi
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
18:32
Solar noon
12:30
Daylight
12h 3m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EAT and SRT right now?+
SRT (Suriname Time) is currently 6 hours behind EAT (East Africa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EAT or SRT observe daylight saving time?+
EAT: does not observe daylight saving time. SRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EAT and SRT?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 EAT (09:00–10:00 SRT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paramaribo when it is 12:00 noon in Nairobi?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Nairobi (EAT), it is 06:00 Wed in Paramaribo (SRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EAT and SRT?+
EAT maps to "Africa/Nairobi" 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 Nairobi ahead of or behind Paramaribo?+
Whether Nairobi (EAT) is ahead of or behind Paramaribo (SRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SRT is 6 hours behind EAT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EAT and SRT?+
EAT is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) 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 EAT and SRT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 EAT.