Paramaribo, Suriname — GPS Coordinates
5° 51' 59.0" N, 55° 10' 0.6" W
| Country | Suriname |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 223,757 |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
| UTC offset | UTC−3 |
The GPS coordinates of Paramaribo, Suriname are 5.866380, -55.166820 in decimal degrees, which is 5° 51' 59.0" N, 55° 10' 0.6" W in degrees, minutes and seconds. Paramaribo lies in the northern and western hemispheres and has a population of approximately 223,757. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Paramaribo
- Sunrise
- 06:37
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:57
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 20m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−3
- America/Paramaribo
- Antipode
- -5.866380, 124.833180
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Paramaribo Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 5.866380, -55.166820
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 5°51'59.0"N 55°10'0.6"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 5°51.983'N 55°10.009'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 21N 702960E 648766N
- Geohash · base32 index
- dc0c2euwp
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 68Q6VR8M+H73
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:5.866380,-55.166820
Distances from Paramaribo
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, Guyana | 346 km | 215 mi | WNW (288°) |
| Boa Vista, Brazil | 698 km | 434 mi | WSW (241°) |
| Macapá, Brazil | 792 km | 492 mi | SE (145°) |
| Upata, Venezuela | 834 km | 518 mi | WNW (287°) |
| Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela | 870 km | 540 mi | WNW (289°) |
| Santarém, Brazil | 925 km | 575 mi | S (177°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Paramaribo, Suriname?
Paramaribo is located at latitude 5.866380 and longitude -55.166820 (5° 51' 59.0" N, 55° 10' 0.6" W).
What is the population of Paramaribo?
Paramaribo has an approximate population of 223,757.
What country is Paramaribo in?
Paramaribo is located in Suriname, South America.
What time zone is Paramaribo in?
Paramaribo uses the America/Paramaribo time zone (UTC−3 all year).
Which major city is closest to Paramaribo?
The nearest major city is Georgetown, Guyana, about 346 km (215 miles) to the WNW of Paramaribo.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.