Driving from Georgetown to Paramaribo
Paramaribo lies 346 km (215 mi) east of Georgetown, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 423 km (263 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Georgetown | Paramaribo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guyana | Suriname |
| Population | 235,017 | 223,757 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Guyana) | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) |
Clocks in Paramaribo are 1 h ahead of Georgetown right now, so a 5 h 17 min journey lands 6 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Paramaribo
Crossing from Guyana into Suriname: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (SRD); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +597; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book car hire from Georgetown to Paramaribo
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Staying in Paramaribo
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Common questions
How far is Paramaribo from Georgetown?
346 km (215 mi) in a straight line, east of Georgetown; by road roughly 423 km (263 mi).
How long does it take to get from Georgetown to Paramaribo by car?
About 5 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Georgetown and Paramaribo?
Paramaribo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Paramaribo against America/Guyana).
What currency do I need in Paramaribo?
The Dollar (SRD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.