Current time in Lesotho
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Maseru
About Lesotho
Lesotho is a small landlocked country, surrounded by South Africa. Known as the Kingdom in the Sky because of its high altitude, it has the highest lowest point of any country in the world (1400m) and is the only country in the world to be entirely above 1000m above sea level. Its capital is Maseru. Lesotho has almost 300 days of sunshine, with the rainy season extending from October to April in which Lesotho gets 70mm of rainfall, mostly during severe thunderstorms. Extensive snow falls are common in winter but it is not impossible to happen in any month on the high mountains.
The very concept behind the foundation of the Kingdom of Lesotho was the pursuit of peace. The people are friendly and welcoming and do not share the aggressive reputation of some of their neighbours. The people are especially grateful to Brits, whom they consider as liberators from the apartheid regime.
The currency of Lesotho is the Loti and the South African rand.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lesotho in?
Lesotho uses South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does Lesotho have?
Lesotho has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does Lesotho observe daylight saving time?
No. Lesotho does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+2 all year round.
What time is it in Maseru right now?
Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, is on South Africa Standard Time (SAST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Lesotho and London?
Lesotho is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Lesotho and New York?
Lesotho is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Lesotho?
Office hours in Lesotho (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Africa are on the same time as Lesotho?
Right now these countries in Africa share UTC+2: Botswana, Burundi, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa….
What is the dialling code for Lesotho?
The international dialling code for Lesotho is +266.