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Roma, Maseru District, Lesotho – Lesotho Flag

Current Date And Time In Roma, Lesotho

Monday, 27 July 2026
07:04:29 SAST
Currency: Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 14,259

✈️ Roma, Maseru District, Lesotho - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Roma, Maseru District, Lesotho using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Roma.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Roma with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Roma — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Lesotho, which includes Roma, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Lesotho before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Lesotho's time zone +02:00, country calling code +266 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .LS. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Roma.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+266
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.LS

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Lesotho — police 123, ambulance 121, fire brigade 122. Store these in your phone before you reach Roma. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Roma.

🚔
Police
123
🚑
Ambulance
121
🚒
Fire
122

📊 Lesotho At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Lesotho — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.514
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
57.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
90.5%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$972
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
16.3%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Lesotho development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Roma for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Roma
International Airport • MSU
Moshoeshoe I International Airport
Maseru(Mazenod), LS
15
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Roma's exact coordinates, or Maseru's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Roma From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Roma to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,751 km4,195 mi~ 8h 42m
Singapore (Singapore)8,742 km5,432 mi~ 11h 02m
Paris (France)9,064 km5,632 mi~ 11h 25m
London (United Kingdom)9,405 km5,844 mi~ 11h 49m
Sydney (Australia)10,807 km6,715 mi~ 13h 28m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,882 km7,383 mi~ 14h 44m
New York (United States)13,015 km8,087 mi~ 16h 04m
Toronto (Canada)13,525 km8,404 mi~ 16h 40m
Tokyo (Japan)13,726 km8,529 mi~ 16h 54m
Los Angeles (United States)16,770 km10,421 mi~ 20h 29m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Roma, Lesotho is set to South African Standard Time (SAST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Roma requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneSouth African Standard Time (SAST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time7:04 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Roma to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:04 AM on Monday in Roma. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Roma right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Roma
New York (United States)Mon, 1:04 AM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 10:04 PM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 1:04 AM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 6:04 AM1h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 7:04 AMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 9:04 AM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 1:04 PM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 2:04 PM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 3:04 PM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 5:04 PM10h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Roma — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Roma is the Lesotho loti (LSL), written as L. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
L 16.86
LSL
€ 1 Euro
L 19.23
LSL
£ 1 British Pound
L 22.51
LSL
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
L 11.80
LSL
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
L 11.97
LSL

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Roma

Knowing which languages are used in Roma helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English
National language(s):
Sotho

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Roma. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Mazenod (Maseru District, Lesotho)9 mi14 kmWNW
⬆️
Nako (Maseru District, Lesotho)12 mi20 kmSSE
⬆️
Sefikeng (Berea, Lesotho)13 mi21 kmNNE
⬆️
Ramabanta (Maseru District, Lesotho)16 mi26 kmSSE
⬆️
Mabote (Berea, Lesotho)16 mi26 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Roma

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Roma is the Petra (Jordan), about 6,697 km away. Straight-line distances from Roma to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan6,697 km4,161 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,006 km4,353 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,085 km5,023 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,266 km5,136 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,256 km6,373 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China11,940 km7,419 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,599 km8,450 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Roma shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Maseru District and Lesotho. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Maseru District Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Maseru District, including major hub cities.
✈️ Lesotho Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Lesotho.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Roma, Lesotho runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type M socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Roma and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Roma.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
MType M: Three large round pins in triangle
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🧭 Roma's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Roma

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Roma. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Roma — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Roma

Roma keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Lesotho. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Roma

The closest airport to Roma is Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), about 15 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Roma From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Roma needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Roma gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Roma

Roma rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Roma — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Roma

ℹ️ Roma OverviewSee the full profile of Roma — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Roma MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Roma for distance and direction.
💰 Roma CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Roma

What side of the road do people drive on in Roma?

Roma, like the rest of Lesotho, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Roma use?

Roma runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type M sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Roma?

In Roma, reach police on 123, ambulance on 121, fire brigade on 122. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Roma?

Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) is the nearest airport to Roma, about 15 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Roma in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Roma runs on South African Standard Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Roma?

Roma shares the official and regional languages of Maseru District and Lesotho — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Roma?

No — Roma uses the Lesotho loti (LSL), symbol L. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Roma currency page for live rates.