When is the next time change in Lesotho?

The next clock change in Lesotho will be on Sunday, 21 March 1943. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn backward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Lesotho?

After the clocks change on 21 Mar 1943, there will be more light in the morning. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lesotho 🇱🇸 (1943)

Q: Does Lesotho use Daylight Saving Time in 1943?

Lesotho observes Daylight Saving Time in 1943. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Lesotho follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Lesotho
Capital:	Maseru
Abbreviations:	LS, LSO
IANA Time Zones:	2
Dial Code:	+266

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

21 MAR

21 Mar 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 March 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 March 1943, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 21 Mar 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Before

After

19 SEP

19 Sep 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 19 September 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 19 September 1943, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 19 Sep 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Lesotho (1943)

District	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Berea	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943
Butha-Buthe	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943
Leribe	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943
Mafeteng District	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943
Maseru District	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943
Mohale's Hoek District	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943
Mokhotlong District	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943
Qacha's Nek District	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943
Quthing	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943
Thaba-Tseka	19 Sep 1943	21 Mar 1943

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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Does Lesotho use Daylight Saving Time in 1943?

Yes, Lesotho observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1943 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, 21 March 1943. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.

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 21 Mar 1943, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.