SRT to NST Time Converter

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

Paramaribo · Suriname Time
08:56:06
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00
St. John's · Newfoundland Standard Time
09:26:06
Saturday, May 23, 2026
GMT-2:30 · UTC-02:30

Convert a specific time

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

SRT (Suriname Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 SRT and NST 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.
8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–16:00 SRT (09:30–16:30 NST).

Hour-by-hour SRT to NST conversion table

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

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

Related converters

NST to SRT (reverse)SRT to ESTSRT to PSTSRT to GMTSRT to UTCSRT to CETEST to NSTPST to NSTGMT to NSTUTC to NSTCET to NST
Looking for local time? See time in Paramaribo or time in St. John's.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SRT and NST right now?+
NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) is currently 0h 30m 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 NST observe daylight saving time?+
SRT: does not observe daylight saving time. NST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SRT and NST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–16:00 SRT (09:30–16:30 NST), giving 8 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in St. John's when it is 12:00 noon in Paramaribo?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Paramaribo (SRT), it is 12:30 Sat in St. John's (NST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SRT and NST?+
SRT maps to "America/Paramaribo" in the IANA database. NST maps to "America/St_Johns". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paramaribo ahead of or behind St. John's?+
Whether Paramaribo (SRT) is ahead of or behind St. John's (NST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now NST is 0h 30m 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 NST?+
SRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3) and NST is UTC-02:30 (GMT-2:30). 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 NST?+
Yes. There are 8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–16:00 SRT.