Current local time in Maseru, Lesotho
The live clock above shows the time in Maseru. Maseru is in the Africa/Maseru time zone, UTC+2 right now (SAST).
| Country | Lesotho |
|---|---|
| Region | Maseru |
| Population | about 240,000 |
| Coordinates | 29.32° S, 27.48° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Maseru |
| Abbreviation | SAST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Maseru doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 7:03 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| September equinox | 6:00 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| December solstice | 5:07 AM | 7:08 PM | 14 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Maseru at about 12:19 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Maseru sits at 27.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Maseru time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Maseru |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Maseru |
|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein, South Africa | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Welkom, South Africa | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Kimberley, South Africa | 271 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Umtata, South Africa | 281 km (175 mi) | same time |
| Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | 283 km (176 mi) | same time |
| Klerksdorp, South Africa | 284 km (176 mi) | same time |
| Potchefstroom, South Africa | 293 km (182 mi) | same time |
| Vereeniging, South Africa | 300 km (187 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Maseru in?
Maseru is in the Africa/Maseru time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Maseru have daylight saving time?
Maseru doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (SAST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Maseru when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Maseru's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).