How to Send Flowers to Suriname from Abroad

Yes, you can send flowers to Suriname from abroad without calling a shop in Paramaribo or shipping anything across an ocean. You order online, pay in USD by card or PayPal, and a local florist in Suriname prepares the bouquet and delivers it by hand.

Most people who order this way are Surinamers living in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada or the Caribbean, together with their partners and friends. This guide covers the steps, the timing, the cost, local flower etiquette and the details you need to have ready.

Can you send flowers to Suriname from another country?

You can, and the flowers themselves never cross a border. When you send flowers to Suriname from abroad through SurinameFlowers, the order goes to a florist who already works in the country. The arrangement is made with fresh stems close to the recipient and carried to the door, so nothing waits in a cargo hold or at customs.

Coverage is national. Most orders go to Paramaribo and the surrounding Wanica district, including Lelydorp, but deliveries also reach Meerzorg and Nieuw Amsterdam in Commewijne, Nieuw Nickerie in the west and Moengo in the east. The full list is on the delivery cities page.

How does ordering from abroad work, step by step?

It takes a few minutes once you have the recipient's details.

1. Choose an arrangement in the flower catalog. For a death in the family, go to the sympathy flowers instead.
2. Enter the recipient's name, the address in Suriname and a local phone number.
3. Pick the delivery date and write your card message. A printed card is included free with every order.
4. Add an extra if it suits the occasion: chocolates, a vase, a teddy bear, balloons or wine.
5. Pay in USD by card through Stripe or with PayPal.

From there the local florist takes over, prepares the flowers and delivers them in person.

How long does delivery take and when should you order?

Delivery is next-day across Suriname. In major cities such as Paramaribo, Lelydorp and Nieuw Nickerie, same-day delivery is available when the order is placed early in the day.

The time difference decides what "early" means for you. Suriname keeps UTC-3 all year and does not change its clocks.

Where you are	Difference with Suriname
New York, Toronto, Miami	Suriname is 1 hour ahead in summer, 2 hours ahead in winter
Amsterdam, Rotterdam	Suriname is 5 hours behind in summer, 4 hours behind in winter
London	Suriname is 4 hours behind in summer, 3 hours behind in winter

If you live in Europe, your afternoon is still morning in Paramaribo, which works in your favour. If you live in North America, order the evening before rather than at lunchtime.

For the busiest flower dates, order at least 2 to 3 days ahead:

• Kerst (Christmas): 25 December 2026. Tweede Kerstdag, 26 December, is also a public holiday.
• Valentijnsdag (Valentine's Day): 14 February 2027.
• Moederdag (Mother's Day): the second Sunday of May, which is 9 May 2027.

Other moments when Surinamese families send flowers include Vaderdag on the third Sunday of June, Owru Yari on 31 December, and above all the bigi yari. A bigi yari is a milestone birthday, usually a round number such as 50, 60 or 70, and it is celebrated with a large party. If you cannot fly in for it, flowers with a personal card are the next best thing.

How much does it cost to send flowers to Suriname?

All prices are in USD and that is the currency you are charged in. Amounts in EUR and GBP appear on the site only as a reference. Arrangements run from USD 63.24 to USD 172.49, and there is a flat delivery fee of USD 14.95 per order, whatever the destination in Suriname.

The printed card message is free. Add-ons such as chocolates or a vase are priced separately and shown before you pay. If your card is in euros or pounds, your bank converts the USD total at its own rate.

At the lower end of the range you will find hand-tied bouquets such as Lavender Honey Bloom. Arrangements that arrive in their own container, such as Golden Hour Cube, cost a little more, and large rose bouquets such as Iridescent Rose Luxe sit toward the top.

What flowers are appropriate in Suriname, and which should you avoid?

Suriname is one of the most diverse countries in the Americas. Creole, Hindustani, Javanese, Maroon, Chinese and Indigenous families live side by side, and the calendar includes Christian, Hindu and Muslim holidays: Phagwah and Divali are national holidays, and so is Id ul-Fitr. Flowers are welcome in all of these communities, but a few points help.

What works well

• Birthdays and a bigi yari: bright, generous mixed bouquets. Colour is appreciated, and a cheerful arrangement such as Birthday Fiesta Surprise fits the mood.
• Moederdag: soft pinks, lavender tones and arrangements that arrive in a vase, so an older mother or oma does not need to look for one.
• Romance: red or pink roses for a partner on Valentijnsdag or an anniversary.
• A new baby: pastel flowers for the kraamvisite, the visit to mother and child.
• Divali or a housewarming: a decorative arrangement in a container that can be kept.

What to avoid

• All-white bouquets for happy occasions. White is strongly linked to mourning in Suriname. Creole and Hindustani families often wear white at funerals, so an all-white arrangement for a birthday can send the wrong message.
• Red roses for anyone but a partner. For a colleague, a teacher or an in-law, choose a mixed bouquet.
• Wine as an add-on if you are not sure. Many Muslim households do not drink alcohol. Chocolates are a safer extra.
• Party extras for a bereavement. Skip balloons and teddy bears and keep the card short.

For condolences, white and soft blue or purple arrangements are appropriate. In Suriname flowers usually go to the family home, where relatives and neighbours gather, sometimes for several evenings. Burials in Muslim families tend to happen very quickly, so if you hear the news late, send the flowers to the home with a message of support. Common card wordings are "Gecondoleerd" and "Veel sterkte".

What details do you need from the recipient?

Have these ready before you start:

• Full name, as neighbours and family know the person.
• Street and house number, plus the ressort and district. Suriname does not use postal codes, and some street names exist in more than one area, so the district matters.
• A landmark. The colour of the house or gate, a nearby shop, school or church. Local directions are often more useful than a map pin.
• A Surinamese phone number. The country code is +597, and mobile numbers have seven digits. The florist may call to coordinate the delivery.
• Where the person is during the day. A workplace is fine if you add the company name and department.
• Your card message. Dutch, Sranan Tongo, English or a mix are all fine. Sign it, so the recipient knows who it is from.

If the delivery is a surprise, ask a relative for the address rather than the recipient, and tell that relative to keep the phone on.

How to order on surinameflowers.com

Choose a bouquet from the flower catalog, enter the recipient's details and the delivery date, write your card and pay in USD by card or PayPal. A local florist in Suriname does the rest and delivers your flowers by hand.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay for flowers to Suriname with a foreign card?

Yes. Orders are charged in USD and you can pay with an international card through Stripe or with PayPal. Prices in EUR and GBP are shown only as a reference.

What time is it in Suriname compared with the Netherlands and the US?

Suriname keeps UTC-3 all year and does not change its clocks. Paramaribo is four or five hours behind Amsterdam and one or two hours ahead of New York, depending on the season.

Can I send flowers outside Paramaribo?

Yes. SurinameFlowers delivers across Suriname through local florists, including Lelydorp, Nieuw Nickerie, Meerzorg and Moengo. For addresses outside the capital, order a little earlier and include a phone number, the district and a landmark.

Can I write the card in Dutch or Sranan Tongo?

Yes. Every order includes a free printed card and you type the text yourself, so it can be in Dutch, Sranan Tongo, English or a mix. Keep it short and sign it with your name.