Location & Surroundings
Paramaribo is a yes in Saramacca District, Suriname, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Munder Buiten, less than 2 km away. The nearest airport is Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport, 4 km away.
Basic Data
- Type port (PRT)
- a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 50' 0" N, 55° 10' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone America/Paramaribo
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,531 p/km²
- Built-up 29.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (SRD)
- Phone Prefix +597
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:08
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Nearby
Weather in Paramaribo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Paramaribo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 33.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (113 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.8 | 3.6 | 113 | 64 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 5.1 | 42 | 49 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 855.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 4.7 | 68 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 190.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 3.2 | 84 | 93 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 3.9 | 95 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 6 | 99.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 5.4 | 46 | 58 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 745.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 3.3 | 81 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 18 | 171.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 4.0 | 80 | 91 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.4 | 3.7 | 87 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 101.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 4.6 | 44 | 69 | 1,011.8 | 0.11 / 0.13 | 79 | 694.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 5.5 | 100 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 10.24 / 10.36 | 100 | 73.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 98 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.9 | 3.4 | 108 | 78 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 90.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Paramaribo?
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 33.3 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 855 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Paramaribo today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Paramaribo?
Local time is 18:08. Time zone: America/Paramaribo (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Paramaribo?
Paramaribo is a port.
What is the elevation of Paramaribo?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Paramaribo located?
It is at 5.83333, -55.16667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Paramaribo in?
It is in Suriname.