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Wageningen, Nickerie District, Suriname – Suriname Flag

Current Date And Time In Wageningen, Suriname

Saturday, 25 July 2026
16:54:57 SRT
Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (SRT)
Population: 2,937

✈️ Wageningen, Nickerie District, Suriname - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Wageningen, Nickerie 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 Wageningen.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Wageningen 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 Wageningen — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Suriname, which includes Wageningen, 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 Wageningen.

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 Wageningen. 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 Wageningen.

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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 Wageningen for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Wageningen
Local Airport • AGI
Wageningen Airstrip
Wageningen, SR
9
km away
Nearest Major Airport
International Airport • PBM
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Paramaribo, SR
167
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Wageningen From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wageningen 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)4,253 km2,643 mi~ 5h 45m
Toronto (Canada)4,763 km2,960 mi~ 6h 21m
Los Angeles (United States)7,044 km4,377 mi~ 9h 02m
London (United Kingdom)7,246 km4,502 mi~ 9h 16m
Paris (France)7,298 km4,535 mi~ 9h 20m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)11,906 km7,398 mi~ 14h 45m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,768 km8,555 mi~ 16h 57m
Tokyo (Japan)15,102 km9,384 mi~ 18h 31m
Sydney (Australia)15,771 km9,800 mi~ 19h 18m
Singapore (Singapore)17,708 km11,003 mi~ 21h 35m

✈ 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 Wageningen, 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 Wageningen 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 Time4:54 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Wageningen to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:54 PM on Saturday in Wageningen. 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 Wageningen 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 Wageningen
New York (United States)Sat, 3:54 PM1h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:54 PM4h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:54 PM1h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:54 PM4h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 9:54 PM5h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:54 PM7h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:54 AM11h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:54 AM12h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:54 AM13h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:54 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 Wageningen — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Wageningen 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 Wageningen

Knowing which languages are used in Wageningen 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 Wageningen. 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
Paradijs (Nickerie District, Suriname)19 mi31 kmWNW
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Glasgow (Nickerie District, Suriname)20 mi33 kmWNW
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Nieuw Nickerie (Nickerie District, Suriname)24 mi39 kmWNW
⬆️
Totness (Coronie District, Suriname)25 mi40 kmENE
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Van Pettenpolder (Nickerie District, Suriname)25 mi41 kmWNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Wageningen

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Wageningen is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 2,739 km away. Straight-line distances from Wageningen 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, Peru2,739 km1,702 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil3,512 km2,182 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico3,819 km2,373 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy7,861 km4,885 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,886 km6,143 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,925 km8,652 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,833 km9,216 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Wageningen, 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 Wageningen and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Wageningen.

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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🧭 Wageningen's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Wageningen

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Wageningen. 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 Wageningen — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Wageningen

Wageningen 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 Wageningen

The closest airport to Wageningen is Wageningen Airstrip (AGI), about 9 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 Wageningen From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Wageningen 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 Wageningen gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Wageningen

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

🔎 Explore More About Wageningen

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Wageningen

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

Wageningen, 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 Wageningen use?

Wageningen 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 Wageningen?

In Wageningen, 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 Wageningen?

Wageningen Airstrip (AGI) is the nearest airport to Wageningen, about 9 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Wageningen 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 Wageningen?

Wageningen shares the official and regional languages of Nickerie 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 Wageningen?

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