Time in Lesotho right now
Lesotho uses Africa/Maseru and is UTC+2 all year. The live clock above shows the current local time in Maseru.
- Time zone
- Africa/Maseru
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- No, same time all year
- Main city
- Maseru
- Public holidays 2026
- 11 dates
- Continent
- Africa
Sunrise and Sunset in Maseru
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for Maseru and update every minute. In 2026, the longest day is 10h 15m and the shortest day is 14h 2m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public Holidays in Lesotho 2026
The 11 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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11MarMoshoeshoe's DayWednesday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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6AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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1MayWorkers' DayFriday · Passed
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14MayAscension DayThursday · Passed
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25MayAfrica/Heroes DayMonday · Passed
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17JulKing's BirthdayFriday · Passed
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4OctIndependence DaySunday · In 18 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
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26DecBoxing DaySaturday · In 101 days
Maseru Time Compared With Other Cities
The comparison table shows how Maseru time lines up with New York, London, New Delhi and other cities right now. Differences update when another country changes clocks.
| City | Country | Local time | From Maseru |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Does Lesotho Change Clocks?
Lesotho does not use daylight saving time. The clock stays on UTC+2 from January through December. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
Countries that use daylight saving time move 1 hour closer to or farther from Maseru, while Lesotho stays on UTC+2.
Countries on the Same Time as Maseru
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+2, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick Answers About Time in Lesotho
Short answers for Lesotho time zone, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays and sunrise in Maseru.
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What time is it in Lesotho now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Maseru. Lesotho is UTC+2 on 22 September 2026.
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What time zone is Lesotho in?
Lesotho uses Africa/Maseru. It is UTC+2 all year.
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Does Lesotho use daylight saving time?
Lesotho does not use daylight saving time. The clock stays on UTC+2 from January through December.
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What is the UTC offset in Lesotho?
Lesotho is UTC+2 all year. On 22 September 2026, Maseru is UTC+2.
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What is the time difference between Lesotho and New York?
Maseru is 6 to 7 hours ahead of New York. The live comparison table updates when New York changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between Lesotho and London?
Maseru is 1 to 2 hours ahead of London. The table above shows the current difference in hours.
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What is the time difference between Lesotho and New Delhi?
Maseru is 3 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi. India stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
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When is the next public holiday in Lesotho?
The holiday table counts down from today to the next public holiday. Lesotho has 11 public holiday dates listed for 2026.
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How many public holidays does Lesotho have in 2026?
Lesotho has 11 public holiday dates listed for 2026. The table shows each weekday and the days left from today.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Maseru?
Today's sunrise and sunset for Maseru are shown in the sun section above. In 2026, daylight ranges from 14h 2m to 10h 15m.