SRT to CET Time Converter

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

Paramaribo · Suriname Time
15:29:05
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Paris · Central European Time
20:29:05
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

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

When can SRT and CET meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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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.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–11:00 SRT (14:00–16:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour SRT to CET conversion table

SRT time (Paramaribo)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon09:00 MonCET working
05:00 Mon10:00 MonCET working
06:00 Mon11:00 MonCET working
07:00 Mon12:00 MonCET working
08:00 Mon13:00 MonCET working
09:00 Mon14:00 MonBoth at work
10:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon16:00 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon17:00 MonSRT working
13:00 Mon18:00 MonSRT working
14:00 Mon19:00 MonSRT working
15:00 Mon20:00 MonSRT working
16:00 Mon21:00 MonSRT working
17:00 Mon22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon04:00 TueOff-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 European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Paramaribo and Paris

Paris
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
21:20
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 4m

Related converters

CET to SRT (reverse)SRT to ESTSRT to PSTSRT to GMTSRT to UTCSRT to ISTEST to CETPST to CETGMT to CETUTC to CETIST to CET
Looking for local time? See time in Paramaribo or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SRT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 5 hours ahead SRT (Suriname Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does SRT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
SRT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SRT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 SRT (14:00–16:00 CET), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Paramaribo?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Paramaribo (SRT), it is 17:00 Mon in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SRT and CET?+
SRT maps to "America/Paramaribo" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paramaribo ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Paramaribo (SRT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 5 hours ahead SRT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for SRT and CET?+
SRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 CET?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 SRT.