Driving from Paramaribo to Barquisimeto
Barquisimeto lies 1,630 km (1,013 mi) west of Paramaribo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 1,989 km (1,236 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Paramaribo | Barquisimeto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Suriname | Venezuela |
| Population | 223,757 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 606 m (1,988 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Barquisimeto are 1 h behind Paramaribo right now, so a 24 h 52 min journey lands only 23 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barquisimeto
Crossing from Suriname into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); traffic switches to the right; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Paramaribo to Barquisimeto
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Staying in Barquisimeto
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Barquisimeto. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (2), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 178 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Barquisimeto
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Common questions
How far is Barquisimeto from Paramaribo?
1,630 km (1,013 mi) in a straight line, west of Paramaribo; by road roughly 1,989 km (1,236 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paramaribo to Barquisimeto by car?
About 24 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paramaribo and Barquisimeto?
Barquisimeto is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Paramaribo).
What currency do I need in Barquisimeto?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Barquisimeto?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Barquisimeto, bookable on this site.
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.