How to call Suriname
- From mobile
- +597 xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 597 xxx xxx
From $0.77/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Suriname from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Suriname from abroad
How to make a call to Suriname from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Suriname number has 6 or 7 digits after 597, so a longer number is wrong.
- 00Exit code
- 597Country code of Suriname
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Suriname
00 or 011 before 597
How to call to Suriname: the exit code depends on where you call from.
- Most countries00 597
- US and Canada011 597
- Any mobile+597
Landline or mobile by first digit
How to call Suriname number kinds apart: read the first digit after 597.
- Landline+597 2, 3, 4, or 5
- Mobile+597 7 or 8
Dial 6 digits or 7 digits
How do you call Suriname with a short local number? Type +597, then all 6 digits or 7 digits, with no extra 0.
How Suriname phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 2, 3, 4, or 5. The digit marks the region, from the west coast to Paramaribo
- Mobiles
- Starts with 7 or 8. Digicel Suriname and Telesur split the blocks between them
Want to call Suriname?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Suriname
The time now in Suriname, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Suriname stays the same all year.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Suriname
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct10Day of the MaroonsSaturday
- Nov8DiwaliSunday
- Nov25Independence DayWednesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Second Day of ChristmasSaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
Why a call to Suriname fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Suriname, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Suriname's short numbers, such as the emergency line 115, are abbreviated numbers made only for calls inside the country.
Questions
How do I call Suriname from another country, in an international call to Suriname?
Dial your exit code, then 597 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 597?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Suriname mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +597, then the number
Why does my call to Suriname not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Suriname now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Suriname. Most of Suriname keeps the time of Paramaribo. Suriname has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Suriname?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Suriname. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How do I make a free call to Suriname or to a Suriname mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +597 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 597 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Suriname?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Suriname needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call a Suriname number online, as an internet call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Suriname needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser