SRT to CDT Time Converter

Convert Suriname Time (SRT) to Central Daylight Time (CDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

Paramaribo · Suriname Time
18:04:59
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Chicago · Central Daylight Time
16:04:59
Sunday, May 10, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: SRT (Paramaribo)
To: CDT (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

SRT (Suriname Time)
Observes DST
No
CDT (Central Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00

Heads up: CDT observes DST while SRT does not. The 2-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CDT starts or ends DST.

When can SRT and CDT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paramaribo (SRT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 SRT (09:00–14:00 CDT).

Hour-by-hour SRT to CDT conversion table

SRT time (Paramaribo)CDT time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Sun22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun00:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun07:00 SunSRT working
10:00 Sun08:00 SunSRT working
11:00 Sun09:00 SunBoth at work
12:00 Sun10:00 SunBoth at work
13:00 Sun11:00 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun12:00 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun13:00 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun14:00 SunBoth at work
17:00 Sun15:00 SunCDT working
18:00 Sun16:00 SunCDT working
19:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-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

Suriname Time (SRT)
IANA identifier
America/Paramaribo
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Paramaribo
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans

Sun today in Paramaribo and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
19:59
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 22m

Related converters

CDT to SRT (reverse)SRT to ESTSRT to PSTSRT to GMTSRT to UTCSRT to CETEST to CDTPST to CDTGMT to CDTUTC to CDTCET to CDT
Looking for local time? See time in Paramaribo or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SRT and CDT right now?+
CDT (Central Daylight Time) is currently 2 hours behind SRT (Suriname Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does SRT or CDT observe daylight saving time?+
SRT: does not observe daylight saving time. CDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SRT and CDT?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 SRT (09:00–14:00 CDT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Paramaribo?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Paramaribo (SRT), it is 10:00 Sun in Chicago (CDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SRT and CDT?+
SRT maps to "America/Paramaribo" in the IANA database. CDT maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paramaribo ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Paramaribo (SRT) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CDT is 2 hours behind SRT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for SRT and CDT?+
SRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and CDT is UTC-05:00 (CDT). 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 SRT and CDT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 SRT.