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Albina, Marowijne District, Suriname – Suriname Flag

Current Date And Time In Albina, Suriname

Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:16:11 SRT
Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (SRT)
Population: 3,985
District: Albina

✈️ Albina, Marowijne District, Suriname - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Albina, Marowijne District, Suriname using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Albina.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Albina with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Albina — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Suriname, which includes Albina, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Suriname before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Suriname's time zone -03:00, country calling code +597 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SR. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Albina.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-03:00
📞 Country Calling Code+597
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SR

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Suriname — police 115, ambulance 113, fire brigade 110, general emergency 115. Store these in your phone before you reach Albina. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Albina.

🚔
Police
115
🚑
Ambulance
113
🚒
Fire
110
📞
General
115

📊 Suriname At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Suriname — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.730
High
👤
Life Expectancy
73.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
92.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$6,962
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
7.8%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Suriname development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Albina for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Albina
Regional Airport • LDX
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, GF
3
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Albina's exact coordinates, or Albina's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Albina From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Albina to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)4,391 km2,729 mi~ 5h 55m
Toronto (Canada)4,913 km3,053 mi~ 6h 32m
London (United Kingdom)7,106 km4,416 mi~ 9h 07m
Paris (France)7,144 km4,439 mi~ 9h 09m
Los Angeles (United States)7,297 km4,534 mi~ 9h 20m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,665 km7,248 mi~ 14h 28m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,965 km8,677 mi~ 17h 11m
Tokyo (Japan)15,218 km9,456 mi~ 18h 39m
Sydney (Australia)15,924 km9,895 mi~ 19h 29m
Singapore (Singapore)17,443 km10,838 mi~ 21h 16m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Albina, Suriname is set to Suriname Time (SRT) with a current offset of UTC -03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Albina requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneSuriname Time (SRT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time2:16 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Albina to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:16 PM on Saturday in Albina. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Albina right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Albina
New York (United States)Sat, 1:16 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:16 AM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:16 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:16 PM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 7:16 PM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:16 PM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:16 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:16 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:16 AM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:16 AM15h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Albina — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Albina is the Surinamese dollar (SRD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 37.79
SRD
€ 1 Euro
$ 42.99
SRD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 50.34
SRD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 26.38
SRD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 26.80
SRD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Albina

Knowing which languages are used in Albina helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Dutch
National language(s):
Sranan Tongo

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Albina. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (Guyane, French Guiana)2 mi3 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Awala-Yalimapo (Guyane, French Guiana)19 mi31 kmNNE
⬆️
Mana (Guyane, French Guiana)22 mi36 kmENE
⬆️
Moengo (Marowijne District, Suriname)25 mi40 kmWNW
⬆️
Apatou (Guyane, French Guiana)31 mi50 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Albina

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Albina is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 2,911 km away. Straight-line distances from Albina to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,911 km1,809 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil3,376 km2,098 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico4,087 km2,540 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,669 km4,765 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,651 km5,997 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,717 km8,523 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,816 km9,206 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Albina shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Marowijne District and Suriname. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Marowijne District Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Marowijne District, including major hub cities.
✈️ Suriname Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Suriname.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Albina, Suriname runs at 110V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Albina and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Albina.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage110 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Albina's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Albina

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Albina. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Albina — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Albina

Albina keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Suriname. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Albina

The closest airport to Albina is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX), about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Albina From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Albina needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Albina gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Albina

Albina rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Albina — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Albina

ℹ️ Albina OverviewSee the full profile of Albina — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Albina MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Albina for distance and direction.
💰 Albina CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Albina

What side of the road do people drive on in Albina?

Albina, like the rest of Suriname, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Albina use?

Albina runs on 110V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Albina?

In Albina, reach police on 115, ambulance on 113, fire brigade on 110, a general emergency line on 115. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Albina?

Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX) is the nearest airport to Albina, about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Albina in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Albina runs on Suriname Time (UTC -03:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Albina?

Albina shares the official and regional languages of Marowijne District and Suriname — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Albina?

No — Albina uses the Surinamese dollar (SRD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Albina currency page for live rates.