Current Time in Lesotho 🇱🇸

Capital City: Maseru

Largest Cities:

Maseru (Pop. 330,000)
Maputsoe (Pop. 61,916)
Mohale's Hoek (Pop. 46,593)
Mafeteng (Pop. 45,287)
Hlotse (Pop. 43,967)

ISO Alpha-2: LS

ISO Alpha-3: LSO

Time Zones: SAST

Time Now in Major Cities in Lesotho

Hlotse Sat 20:38:10
Mafeteng Sat 20:38:10
Maputsoe Sat 20:38:10
Maseru Sat 20:38:10
Mohale's Hoek Sat 20:38:10

City	Current Time
Hlotse	Sat 20:38:10
Mafeteng	Sat 20:38:10
Maputsoe	Sat 20:38:10
Maseru	Sat 20:38:10
Mohale's Hoek	Sat 20:38:10

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Lesotho

Africa/Johannesburg Sat 20:38:10
Africa/Maseru Sat 20:38:10

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Johannesburg	Sat 20:38:10
Africa/Maseru	Sat 20:38:10

Time Zone Converters used in Lesotho

Convert time between the time zones of Lesotho and other locations worldwide.

Sunrise and Sunset in Lesotho (5 Locations)

Hlotse

↑ 6:58 AM

↓ 5:17 PM
Mafeteng

↑ 7:03 AM

↓ 5:18 PM
Maputsoe

↑ 6:59 AM

↓ 5:17 PM
Maseru

↑ 7:01 AM

↓ 5:18 PM
Mohale's Hoek

↑ 7:03 AM

↓ 5:16 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Hlotse	↑ 6:58 AM	↓ 5:17 PM
Mafeteng	↑ 7:03 AM	↓ 5:18 PM
Maputsoe	↑ 6:59 AM	↓ 5:17 PM
Maseru	↑ 7:01 AM	↓ 5:18 PM
Mohale's Hoek	↑ 7:03 AM	↓ 5:16 PM

Current Weather in Lesotho (5 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Lesotho

Population	2,108,132
Area	30,355 km²
ISO Numeric Code	426
FIPS Code	LT
Top Level Domain	.ls
Currency	Loti (LSL)
Phone Prefix	+266
Country Code	+266
Postal Code Format	###
Postal Code Regex	`^(\d{3})$`
Languages	EN-LS (en-LS), ST (st), XH (xh), ZU (zu)
Neighbouring Countries	🇿🇦 South Africa

Upcoming Public Holidays in Lesotho

This year, Lesotho observes 11 public holidays, with 11 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is King's Birthday on 17 Jul. The most recently passed holiday was Africa/Heroes Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Lesotho to plan your schedule.

King's Birthday 17 Jul • Friday
Independence Day 04 Oct • Sunday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Moshoeshoe's Day 11 Mar • Thursday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday
Workers' Day 01 May • Saturday
Ascension Day 06 May • Thursday

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Time in Lesotho — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Lesotho.

How many time zones does Lesotho have?

Lesotho spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Lesotho?

Maseru is the capital of Lesotho. The capital uses the Africa/Maseru time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Lesotho observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Lesotho may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Lesotho are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 5 city(ies) across Lesotho. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Lesotho?

Lesotho's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.