Suriname
Latin America & the Caribbean · 16 specs
Direct Answer
Suriname (SR / SUR / 740) operates on a 127 V / 220 V (60 Hz) electrical grid using Type C and Type F (Schuko) sockets. Traffic drives on the left (LHT). The official currency is the Surinamese Dollar (SRD, $), country calling code is +597 (exit code 00), emergency dispatch is 115, and paper standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: EBS (EnergieBedrijven Suriname) / SSB / ISO 3166-1 / Surpost · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Republic of Suriname ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | Republiek Suriname (Dutch) |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | SR |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | SUR |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 740 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +597 TAS (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .sr Telesur Registry |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Surinamese Dollar (SRD, $) 100 Cent |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 127 V / 220 V, 60 Hz EBS Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type C (Europlug) & Type F (Schuko) 10 A / 16 A, 220 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Left-Hand Traffic (LHT / RHD) Rijbesluit |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) SSB Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 115 (Police) / 110 (Fire) Korps Politie Suriname |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC-3 (SRT) No DST |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 127 V / 220 V, 60 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type C (Europlug) & Type F (Schuko). Uses European standard Type C (ungrounded 2.5 A Europlug) and Type F (grounded 16 A Schuko) or Type E sockets.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +597. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 115 (Police) / 110 (Fire). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the left (LHT) with Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Surinamese Dollar (SRD, $).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC-3 (SRT).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes Standard postal system.
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Republic of Suriname.