Current Date And Time In Calcutta, Suriname
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:45:43 SRT
State: Saramacca District
Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (SRT)
Population: 1,647
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Calcutta, a city in Saramacca District, Suriname in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Calcutta — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Calcutta | |
| State | Saramacca District | |
| Country | Suriname | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,647 | |
| Area | 1,655.00 km² (639.00 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Saramacca District | #4 of 4 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 | 13 | |
| In Feet | 43 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.84 | |
| Longitude | -55.67 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.839° N 55.674° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 50' 19" N 55° 40' 27" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 50.32' N 55° 40.44' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Saramacca District Capital | 23 km East of Groningen | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Skeldon, Guyana (163 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 | 🔥 06:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 21m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Paramaribo |
Calcutta is a city situated in Saramacca District, Suriname, within South America. GeoNames classifies Calcutta 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 Saramacca District
The latitude and longitude of Calcutta pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 13 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Calcutta on the map
Calcutta 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 Calcutta 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. › Calcutta exchange rates
To ring a number in Calcutta 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 Calcutta and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Calcutta ranks #4 of 4 cities in Saramacca District. It lies about 23 km East of Groningen, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Saramacca District market. › Cities near Calcutta
Calcutta has a recorded population of approximately 1,647 people. That places it #4 of 4 cities with population data in Saramacca District. Browse more cities in Saramacca District for comparison.
Calcutta spans approximately 1,655.00 square kilometers (639.00 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Calcutta is part of Saramacca District in Suriname. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Calcutta keeps UTC -03:00. Today the sun rises around 06:36 AM and sets around 06:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Calcutta price in Surinamese dollar (SRD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Calcutta currency page.
Calcutta is about 23 km East of Groningen, the capital of Saramacca District. See cities near Calcutta for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Calcutta lands you closest to Skeldon, Guyana, about 163 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Calcutta sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
