Calcutta
in Distrikt Saramacca, Suriname

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.839 and -55.674 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 50' 19" and W -55° 40' 26"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - SRD
Spoken languages:
Dutch, English, Javanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:47 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Paramaribo
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:30 am and 6:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.947 and 124.058 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Onelaro
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Suriname in South America

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Suriname.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Suriname. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Explore Calcutta

Calcutta in Distrikt Saramacca is a city in Suriname about 35 mi (or 56 km) west of Paramaribo, the country's capital.

Local time in Calcutta is now 03:47 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Paramaribo with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Calcutta. The closest airport in Suriname is Zorg en Hoop Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 54 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Historic Inner City of Paramaribo in a distance of 57 mi (or 91 km), East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Groningen, Lelydorp, Paramaribo, Onverwacht and Nieuw Amsterdam. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 66% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

29°C (83 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

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preview picture of video 'Brug over Saramacca rivier in Suriname.'

Brug over Saramacca rivier in Suriname.

Published: September 17, 2018
Length: 02:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Soeradj Sital

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Calcutta, Suriname

Calcutta is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2004 census was 1,918.

Located at 5.85, -55.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated places in Saramacca District

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Calcutta