Current Time in Mapoteng, Lesotho 🇱🇸
Lat/Long: 29.11° S, 27.97° E
Elevation: 1,719 m above sea level
Population rank: #13 of 45 cities in Lesotho by population
District: Berea
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 Mapoteng, Lesotho is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Mapoteng currently observes SAST, UTC+2. Mapoteng sits in the Africa/Maseru time zone, UTC+02:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. 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. Mapoteng lies high in the uplands, around 1719 m above sea level. Mapoteng is fairly isolated: even Dubai lies some 6706 km off. A major centre in Lesotho, Mapoteng keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Mapoteng sees 12h 45m between a 05:31 sunrise and a 18:17 sunset.
Mapoteng Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Mapoteng
Mapoteng gets 12h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mapoteng is at 05:31 and sunset in Mapoteng is at 18:17.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 16m near the June solstice to 14h 00m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Mapoteng and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mapoteng right now.
Cities Sharing Mapoteng's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mapoteng.
Weather in Mapoteng
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Prayer Times in Mapoteng
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:07 | 05:31 | 11:54 | 15:27 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:05 | 05:30 | 11:53 | 15:27 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:04 | 05:29 | 11:53 | 15:27 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:03 | 05:28 | 11:53 | 15:27 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:02 | 05:27 | 11:53 | 15:27 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:00 | 05:26 | 11:52 | 15:27 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 03:59 | 05:25 | 11:52 | 15:27 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
14-day Forecast for Mapoteng
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mapoteng
Sunrise
in Mapoteng
↑
5:31 AM
Sunset
in Mapoteng
↓
6:17 PM
Day Length
12h 45m
Dawn
in Mapoteng
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Mapoteng
6:41 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Mapoteng
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Mapoteng
How Far Is Mapoteng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 6,706 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,205 km | NE (48deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,337 km | WSW (255deg) |
| Singapore | 8,711 km | E (82deg) |
| Paris | 9,036 km | NNW (343deg) |
| London | 9,376 km | NNW (343deg) |
| Moscow | 9,481 km | N (5deg) |
| Sydney | 10,816 km | SE (136deg) |
Mapoteng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mapoteng and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.1deg N, 152.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mapoteng
What time is it in Mapoteng right now?
The current local time in Mapoteng is 13:01 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Mapoteng follows the Africa/Maseru time zone.
What time zone is Mapoteng in?
Clocks in Mapoteng follow the Africa/Maseru IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Mapoteng?
Is Mapoteng on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Mapoteng as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mapoteng today?
In Mapoteng today the sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 18:17, giving 12h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mapoteng tonight?
Tonight the moon over Mapoteng is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 21.5%.
What is solar time in Mapoteng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mapoteng, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.