Current time in Lesotho

23:45:00
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Maseru
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Time zone of Lesotho

The time in Lesotho (Maseru) follows the Africa/Maseru time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Lesotho
23:45:00
Brasília
18:45:00

How to call or schedule a meeting with Lesotho

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Lesotho; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Lesotho: sunrise today at 05:18 · sunset at 18:28 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Maseru
Continent
Africa
Area
30,355 km² (11,720 sq mi)
Population
about 1.9 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Lesotho loti (LSL)
Languages
English, Sesotho, Zulu, Xhosa
Calling code
+266
Internet domain
.ls

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Lesotho right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Lesotho?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Lesotho changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Lesotho in?

Lesotho follows Africa/Maseru, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Maseru.

Does Lesotho have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Lesotho does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Lesotho from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Lesotho).

What is the capital of Lesotho?

The capital of Lesotho is Maseru. The country covers about 30,355 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Lesotho use?

The currency is the Lesotho loti (LSL). To call from abroad, dial +266 before the number. Websites use the .ls domain.