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How to Call Surinam from the United States

Country code +597 — Dial 011 597 74X-XXXX from a US landline or +597 74X-XXXX from a mobile phone.

+597
Surinam Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 597, the country code of Surinam.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 digits for mobiles and 6 for landlines, exactly as written: Surinam has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Surinam From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 74X-XXXX 011 597 74X-XXXX +597 74X-XXXX
Landline (Suriname) 211-XXX 011 597 211-XXX +597 211-XXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 60, 68, 71–77, 79 or 81–89. More number types: Surinam phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Surinam had 142 mobile subscriptions and 19.6 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Surinam mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Surinam

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Paramaribo, call between 7:00 AM–6:00 PM EST (4:00 AM–3:00 PM PST). Surinam doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Surinam is on UTC−3, 2 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+2h
Surinam
--:--
UTC-3

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Surinam from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 597, then the number: 011 597 74X-XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +597 74X-XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Surinam?
No. Surinam has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +597 exactly as written, for example +597 74X-XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Surinam?
7 digits for mobiles and 6 for landlines after the country code +597. Mobile numbers start with 60, 68, 71–77, 79 or 81–89.
What time should I call Surinam from the US?
Surinam is 2 hours ahead of New York (UTC−3 in Paramaribo). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 7:00 AM–6:00 PM EST, or 4:00 AM–3:00 PM PST on the West Coast. Surinam doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Surinam call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Surinam?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Surinam mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Surinam Quick Info
Country Code +597
ISO Code SR
Capital Paramaribo
Time Zone UTC-3
Exit Code (US) 011
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