Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lesotho 🇱🇸 (1942)
| Country: | Lesotho |
| Capital: | Maseru |
| Abbreviations: | LS, LSO |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +266 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
20 SEP
20 Sep 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 September 1942, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 September 1942, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 Sep 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Lesotho (1942)
| District | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Berea | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Butha-Buthe | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Leribe | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Mafeteng District | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Maseru District | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Mohale's Hoek District | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Mokhotlong District | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Qacha's Nek District | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Quthing | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
| Thaba-Tseka | 20 Sep 1942 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Lesotho
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | 1943 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 19 Mar | 1944 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lesotho
Does Lesotho use Daylight Saving Time in 1942?
Yes, Lesotho observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Lesotho?
The next scheduled time transition in Lesotho will take place on Sunday, 20 September 1942. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Lesotho follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Lesotho spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each district.
How will the next transition affect the day in Lesotho?
Following the shift on 20 Sep 1942, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.