Current Date And Time In Alkmaar, Suriname
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:47:34 SRT
State: Commewijne District
Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (SRT)
Population: 5,561
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alkmaar, a city in Commewijne District, Suriname in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alkmaar — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alkmaar | |
| State | Commewijne District | |
| Country | Suriname | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,561 | |
| Area | 81.00 km² (31.27 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Commewijne District | #3 of 5 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Surinamese Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SRD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +597 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sr | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 2 | |
| In Feet | 7 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.85 | |
| Longitude | -55.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.849° N 55.018° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 50' 57" N 55° 1' 4" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 50.94' N 55° 1.06' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Commewijne District Capital | 9 km West-Northwest of Nieuw Amsterdam | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Apatou, French Guiana (107 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:34 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 21m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Paramaribo |
Alkmaar is a city situated in Commewijne District, Suriname, within South America. GeoNames classifies Alkmaar as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Commewijne District
The latitude and longitude of Alkmaar pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alkmaar on the map
Alkmaar runs on UTC -03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Alkmaar run on Surinamese Dollar (SRD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Alkmaar exchange rates
To ring a number in Alkmaar from outside Suriname, dial +597 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Alkmaar and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alkmaar ranks #3 of 5 cities in Commewijne District. It lies about 9 km West-Northwest of Nieuw Amsterdam, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Commewijne District market. › Cities near Alkmaar
Alkmaar has a recorded population of approximately 5,561 people. That places it #3 of 5 cities with population data in Commewijne District. Browse more cities in Commewijne District for comparison.
Alkmaar spans approximately 81.00 square kilometers (31.27 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Alkmaar is part of Commewijne District in Suriname. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Alkmaar keeps UTC -03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:34 AM and sets around 06:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alkmaar price in Surinamese dollar (SRD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Alkmaar currency page.
Alkmaar is about 9 km West-Northwest of Nieuw Amsterdam, the capital of Commewijne District. See cities near Alkmaar for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alkmaar lands you closest to Apatou, French Guiana, about 107 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alkmaar sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
