Country Code Suriname

If you would like to make a call to Suriname then you will need the correct Suriname country code. The area code for Suriname is: +597 or 00597.

To start a phone call, first enter the correct international country code for Suriname. It begins with two leading zeros and reads 00597. Now type in the country code of the person you are calling, leaving out the leading zero of the national country code. Finally, enter the digits of the regional phone number of the person you are talking to in Suriname and set up the call.

Some Information About Suriname

Continent South America
Telephone code Suriname 00597
International Code +597
Capital Paramaribo
Population 492.900
Estimated Area 163.900
Domain Extension for Websites Suriname sr
Language Suriname Dutch
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Country code Suriname, +597 or 00597?

There are two spellings for the Suriname area code, namely +597 and 00597. Which area code do you have to use? What is the difference between the two country codes for Suriname and what are the different versions for?

The country code of Suriname that starts with a “+” (i.e. +597) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Suriname using the +597 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.

Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The Suriname area code with leading zeros (00597) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.

Problem: Access code and area code 00597

In fact, the 00597 variant is used for calls to Suriname, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 00597 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Suriname start with 011. So an international call here starts with the area code 011597.

Conclusion

For calls from UK to Suriname you can always use the country code 00597. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international dialing code for Suriname (+597) works in all countries in the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.

Example of phone calls to Suriname

To illustrate the use of the international dialing code for Suriname (+597 or 00597), here is another example:

You want to call the number 456789 with the area code 0123 in Suriname. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):

00597 123 456789

If you are using a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:

+597 123 456789