
Lesotho Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Lesotho from anywhere in the world. Lesotho follows a single official timezone: SAST (South Africa Standard Time, UTC+02:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
South Africa Standard Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
09:21:02 AM

The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Lesotho, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Maseru | SAST | South Africa Standard Time | UTC+02:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() Maseru Maseru District, Lesotho | 09:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/Maseru | 359,753 |