FOT to SRT Time Converter

Convert Faroe Islands Time (FOT) to Suriname Time (SRT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours behind.

Tórshavn · Faroe Islands Time
06:44:14
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Paramaribo · Suriname Time
02:44:14
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: FOT (Tórshavn)
To: SRT (Paramaribo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

FOT (Faroe Islands Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
SRT (Suriname Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: FOT observes DST while SRT does not. The 4-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when FOT starts or ends DST.

When can FOT 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 Tórshavn (FOT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:00–16:00 FOT (09:00–12:00 SRT).

Hour-by-hour FOT to SRT conversion table

FOT time (Tórshavn)SRT time (Paramaribo)Status
00:00 Sat20:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat21:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat22:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sat00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sat02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat05:00 SatFOT working
10:00 Sat06:00 SatFOT working
11:00 Sat07:00 SatFOT working
12:00 Sat08:00 SatFOT working
13:00 Sat09:00 SatBoth at work
14:00 Sat10:00 SatBoth at work
15:00 Sat11:00 SatBoth at work
16:00 Sat12:00 SatBoth at work
17:00 Sat13:00 SatSRT working
18:00 Sat14:00 SatSRT working
19:00 Sat15:00 SatSRT working
20:00 Sat16:00 SatSRT working
21:00 Sat17:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat19:00 SatOff-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

Faroe Islands Time (FOT)
IANA identifier
Atlantic/Faroe
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Tórshavn
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 FOT (reverse)FOT to ESTFOT to PSTFOT to GMTFOT to UTCFOT to CETEST to SRTPST to SRTGMT to SRTUTC to SRTCET to SRT
Looking for local time? See time in Tórshavn or time in Paramaribo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between FOT and SRT right now?+
SRT (Suriname Time) is currently 4 hours behind FOT (Faroe Islands Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does FOT or SRT observe daylight saving time?+
FOT: observes daylight saving time. SRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between FOT and SRT?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 FOT (09:00–12:00 SRT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paramaribo when it is 12:00 noon in Tórshavn?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Tórshavn (FOT), it is 08:00 Sat in Paramaribo (SRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for FOT and SRT?+
FOT maps to "Atlantic/Faroe" 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 Tórshavn ahead of or behind Paramaribo?+
Whether Tórshavn (FOT) is ahead of or behind Paramaribo (SRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SRT is 4 hours behind FOT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for FOT and SRT?+
FOT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 FOT and SRT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 FOT.