Time in Lesotho
Capital · Maseru
Time zone in Lesotho
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Maseru South Africa Standard Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Maseru |
About Lesotho
| Official name: | Kingdom of Lesotho |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Maseru |
| Region: | Africa · Southern Africa |
| Population: | 2,116,427 |
| Currency: | Lesotho loti (LSL, L) |
| Calling code: | +266 |
| Languages: | English, Sotho |
| ISO codes: | LS / LSO |
| Internet domain: | .ls |
Cities in Lesotho
Public holidays in Lesotho 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 11 Mar — Moshoeshoe Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 1 May — Workers' Day
- 14 May — Ascension Day
- 25 May — Africa Day/ Heroes' Day
- 17 Jul — King Letsie III's Birthday
Frequently asked questions about time in Lesotho
How many time zones does Lesotho have?
Lesotho uses one time zone: South Africa Standard Time (Africa/Maseru, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Lesotho use daylight saving time?
No. None of Lesotho’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho?
See the live clock on the Maseru time page. Maseru uses Africa/Maseru.