Time Now in Hlotse, Lesotho 🇱🇸
Lat/Long: 28.87° S, 28.05° E
Elevation: 1,645 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 45 cities in Lesotho by population
District: Leribe
IANA Timezone: Africa/Maseru
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: SAST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Lesotho: SAST
Hlotse keeps its clocks on UTC+02:00, in the Africa/Maseru time zone. Hlotse does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At roughly 1645 m, Hlotse is a genuine high-altitude city. Hlotse is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6679 km off. Hlotse ranks among the biggest cities in Lesotho, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Hlotse at 06:23 and sets at 17:52, giving 11h 29m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Hlotse
Daylight Hours in Hlotse
Hlotse gets 11h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hlotse is at 06:23 and sunset in Hlotse is at 17:52.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 18m near the June solstice to 13h 59m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 05:02 | 06:23 | 12:08 | 15:25 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 05:01 | 06:22 | 12:07 | 15:25 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 05:00 | 06:21 | 12:07 | 15:25 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:59 | 06:20 | 12:07 | 15:25 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:58 | 06:19 | 12:07 | 15:25 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:57 | 06:18 | 12:06 | 15:26 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:56 | 06:17 | 12:06 | 15:26 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hlotse
Sunrise
in Hlotse
↑
6:23 AM
Sunset
in Hlotse
↓
5:52 PM
Day Length
11h 29m
Dawn
in Hlotse
5:59 AM
Dusk
in Hlotse
6:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hlotse
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
91.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:16
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 07:57
Distances & Clock Changes in Hlotse
How Far Is Hlotse From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,679 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,181 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,351 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Singapore | 8,700 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 9,012 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,353 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,454 km | N (5deg) |
| Hong Kong | 10,829 km | ENE (69deg) |
Hlotse's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hlotse and you would surface in the open ocean, near 28.9deg N, 151.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hlotse
What time is it in Hlotse right now?
The current local time in Hlotse is 02:33 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Hlotse follows the Africa/Maseru time zone.
What time zone is Hlotse in?
Hlotse uses the Africa/Maseru IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Hlotse?
Is Hlotse on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 31, 2026, Hlotse is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hlotse today?
Hlotse sees sunrise at 06:23 and sunset at 17:52 today, giving 11h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hlotse tonight?
The moon phase over Hlotse tonight is Waning Gibbous with 91.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Hlotse?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hlotse, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.