SRT to EAT Time Converter

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

Paramaribo · Suriname Time
20:56:43
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
Nairobi · East Africa Time
02:56:43
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can SRT and EAT 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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:0010:00 SRT (15:0016:00 EAT).

Hour-by-hour SRT to EAT conversion table

SRT time (Paramaribo)EAT time (Nairobi)Status
00:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue09:00 TueEAT working
04:00 Tue10:00 TueEAT working
05:00 Tue11:00 TueEAT working
06:00 Tue12:00 TueEAT working
07:00 Tue13:00 TueEAT working
08:00 Tue14:00 TueEAT working
09:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue17:00 TueSRT working
12:00 Tue18:00 TueSRT working
13:00 Tue19:00 TueSRT working
14:00 Tue20:00 TueSRT working
15:00 Tue21:00 TueSRT working
16:00 Tue22:00 TueSRT working
17:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue05:00 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

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

Sun today in Paramaribo and Nairobi

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SRT and EAT right now?+
EAT (East Africa Time) is currently 6 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 EAT observe daylight saving time?+
SRT: does not observe daylight saving time. EAT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SRT and EAT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 SRT (15:00–16:00 EAT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Nairobi when it is 12:00 noon in Paramaribo?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Paramaribo (SRT), it is 18:00 Tue in Nairobi (EAT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SRT and EAT?+
SRT maps to "America/Paramaribo" in the IANA database. EAT maps to "Africa/Nairobi". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paramaribo ahead of or behind Nairobi?+
Whether Paramaribo (SRT) is ahead of or behind Nairobi (EAT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EAT is 6 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 EAT?+
SRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and EAT 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 SRT and EAT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 SRT.