Current Date And Time In Powakka, Suriname
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Powakka, a city in Para District, Suriname in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Powakka — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Powakka | |
| State | Para District | |
| Country | Suriname | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,920 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Para District | #2 of 2 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 | 19 | |
| In Feet | 62 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.45 | |
| Longitude | -55.08 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.445° N 55.08° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 26' 43" N 55° 4' 49" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 26.71' N 55° 4.81' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Para District Capital | 20 km Northwest of Onverwacht | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Apatou, French Guiana (88 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 | 🔥 06:35 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 20m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Paramaribo |
Powakka is a city situated in Para District, Suriname, within South America. GeoNames classifies Powakka 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 Para District
The latitude and longitude of Powakka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 19 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Powakka on the map
Powakka 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 Powakka 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. › Powakka exchange rates
To ring a number in Powakka 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 Powakka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Powakka ranks #2 of 2 cities in Para District. It lies about 20 km Northwest of Onverwacht, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Para District market. › Cities near Powakka
Powakka has a recorded population of approximately 1,920 people. That places it #2 of 2 cities with population data in Para District. Browse more cities in Para District for comparison.
Powakka is part of Para District in Suriname. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Powakka keeps UTC -03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:35 AM and sets around 06:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Powakka price in Surinamese dollar (SRD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Powakka currency page.
Powakka is about 20 km Northwest of Onverwacht, the capital of Para District. See cities near Powakka for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Powakka lands you closest to Apatou, French Guiana, about 88 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Powakka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
