Current Date And Time In Maseru, Lesotho
Thursday, 30 July 2026
13:26:07 SAST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Maseru, a city in Maseru District, Lesotho in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Maseru — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Maseru | |
| State | Maseru District | |
| Country | Lesotho | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 359,753 | |
| Area | 138.00 km² (53.28 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Maseru District | #1 of 9 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Lesotho Loti | |
| Code ISO-4217 | LSL | |
| Symbol | L | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +266 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ls | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,552 | |
| In Feet | 5,092 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -29.32 | |
| Longitude | 27.48 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 29.317° S 27.483° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 19' 0" S 27° 28' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 19' S 27° 29' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ladybrand, South Africa (14 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 44m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 100 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Maseru | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1869-01-01 |
Maseru is a city situated in Maseru District, Lesotho, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Maseru as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Maseru District
The latitude and longitude of Maseru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,552 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Maseru on the map
Maseru runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Maseru run on Lesotho Loti (LSL), shown with the symbol L. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Maseru exchange rates
To ring a number in Maseru from outside Lesotho, dial +266 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Maseru and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Maseru ranks #1 of 9 cities in Maseru District. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Maseru District market. › Cities near Maseru
Maseru has a recorded population of approximately 359,753 people. That places it #1 of 9 cities with population data in Maseru District. Browse more cities in Maseru District for comparison.
Maseru spans approximately 138.00 square kilometers (53.28 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Maseru is part of Maseru District in Lesotho. It is classified as a National Capital.
Maseru keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:54 AM and sets around 05:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Maseru price in Lesotho loti (LSL), written with the symbol L. Check live rates on our Maseru currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Maseru lands you closest to Ladybrand, South Africa, about 14 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Maseru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
