Current Time 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
The time now in Hlotse, Lesotho is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Hlotse currently observes SAST, UTC+2. 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. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. 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 05:31 and sets at 18:16, giving 12h 45m of daylight today.
Hlotse Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Hlotse
Hlotse gets 12h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hlotse is at 05:31 and sunset in Hlotse is at 18:16.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 18m near the June solstice to 13h 59m near the December solstice.
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Cities Sharing Hlotse's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:07 | 05:31 | 11:53 | 15:26 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:06 | 05:30 | 11:53 | 15:26 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:04 | 05:29 | 11:53 | 15:26 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:03 | 05:27 | 11:53 | 15:26 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:02 | 05:26 | 11:52 | 15:26 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:01 | 05:25 | 11:52 | 15:26 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 03:59 | 05:24 | 11:52 | 15:26 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hlotse
Sunrise
in Hlotse
↑
5:31 AM
Sunset
in Hlotse
↓
6:16 PM
Day Length
12h 45m
Dawn
in Hlotse
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Hlotse
6:41 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hlotse
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:00
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 19:18 on Thursday, October 15, 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 October 15, 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 05:31 and sunset at 18:16 today, giving 12h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hlotse tonight?
The moon phase over Hlotse tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.6% 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.