NST to SRT Time Converter

Convert Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) to Suriname Time (SRT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 0h 30m behind.

St. John's · Newfoundland Standard Time
12:36:41
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT-2:30 · UTC-02:30
Paramaribo · Suriname Time
12:06:41
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

Convert a specific time

From: NST (St. John's)
To: SRT (Paramaribo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-02:30 → UTC-03:30
SRT (Suriname Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: NST observes DST while SRT does not. The 0.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when NST starts or ends DST.

When can NST 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 St. John's (NST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 NST (09:30–15:30 SRT).

Hour-by-hour NST to SRT conversion table

NST time (St. John's)SRT time (Paramaribo)Status
00:00 Sat23:30 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat00:30 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat01:30 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat02:30 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sat03:30 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat04:30 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sat05:30 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat06:30 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat07:30 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat08:30 SatNST working
10:00 Sat09:30 SatBoth at work
11:00 Sat10:30 SatBoth at work
12:00 Sat11:30 SatBoth at work
13:00 Sat12:30 SatBoth at work
14:00 Sat13:30 SatBoth at work
15:00 Sat14:30 SatBoth at work
16:00 Sat15:30 SatBoth at work
17:00 Sat16:30 SatSRT working
18:00 Sat17:30 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat18:30 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat19:30 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat20:30 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat21:30 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat22:30 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

Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)
IANA identifier
America/St_Johns
Current UTC offset
UTC-02:30
Current abbreviation
GMT-2:30
Major cities in this zone
St. John's
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 NST (reverse)NST to ESTNST to PSTNST to GMTNST to UTCNST to CETEST to SRTPST to SRTGMT to SRTUTC to SRTCET to SRT
Looking for local time? See time in St. John's or time in Paramaribo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between NST and SRT right now?+
SRT (Suriname Time) is currently 0h 30m behind NST (Newfoundland Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does NST or SRT observe daylight saving time?+
NST: observes daylight saving time. SRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between NST and SRT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 NST (09:30–15:30 SRT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paramaribo when it is 12:00 noon in St. John's?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in St. John's (NST), it is 11:30 Sat in Paramaribo (SRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for NST and SRT?+
NST maps to "America/St_Johns" 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 St. John's ahead of or behind Paramaribo?+
Whether St. John's (NST) is ahead of or behind Paramaribo (SRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SRT is 0h 30m behind NST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for NST and SRT?+
NST is UTC-02:30 (GMT-2:30) 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 NST and SRT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 NST.