The Lesotho time difference is +2 h from London and +7 h from New York in winter, and +1 h and +6 h in summer (UK and US daylight saving seasons; Lesotho does not change its clocks).
In practice, when it is noon in London it is 14:00 in Maseru during UK winter time (GMT) and 13:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 19:00 in Maseru during Eastern Standard Time and 18:00 during Eastern Daylight Time.
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Time in Lesotho: key facts
- Time zone: South Africa Standard Time (SAST), UTC+2, IANA identifier
Africa/Maseru - Difference with London: +2 h in UK winter (GMT), +1 h during British Summer Time
- Difference with New York: +7 h during Eastern Standard Time, +6 h during Eastern Daylight Time
- Daylight saving in Lesotho: no, local time stays the same all year
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
Time difference between London, New York and Lesotho
| Time in London | In Maseru (UK winter, GMT) | In Maseru (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 10:00 | 09:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 22:00 | 00:00 (next day) | 23:00 |
| Time in New York | In Maseru (US winter, EST) | In Maseru (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 01:00 (next day) | 00:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 05:00 (next day) | 04:00 (next day) |
| Period | Maseru vs London | Maseru vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October – 31 October 2026 | +2 h | +6 h |
| 1 November 2026 – 13 March 2027 | +2 h | +7 h |
| 14 March – 27 March 2027 | +2 h | +6 h |
| 28 March – 30 October 2027 | +1 h | +6 h |
| 31 October – 6 November 2027 | +2 h | +6 h |
| 7 November – 31 December 2027 | +2 h | +7 h |
The one-hour difference between winter and summer comes from daylight saving time in the UK and the US; local time in Lesotho does not change.
In the IANA database, Africa/Maseru is an alias of Africa/Johannesburg: Lesotho keeps exactly the same time as South Africa, which surrounds it, so you do not need to adjust your watch when crossing the border.
Because the southern winter falls in the northern summer, days are short in Lesotho during the UK and US summer: according to our astronomical calculation, the sun sets at about 17:18 in Maseru in mid-June, which is 16:18 in London and 11:18 in New York at that time of year.
Clock changes 2026–2027
Lesotho does not observe daylight saving time: the IANA database has no clock-change rule for Africa/Maseru, so local time stays at UTC+2 all year round. Only clock changes in your home country alter the gap.
Clocks change on the following dates (local time):
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
When to call Lesotho from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Maseru time, call between 07:00 and 18:00 London time in UK winter, and between 08:00 and 19:00 during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 02:00 and 13:00 during EST, and between 03:00 and 14:00 during EDT.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
Flying to Lesotho from the UK means travelling south-east with a gap of only 1 to 2 hours, which does not disturb your sleep: tiredness comes mostly from the length of the journey and any stopovers (most visitors connect through South Africa). From the US East Coast you cross several time zones eastwards (6 to 7 hours), so your day is shortened and you will need to go to bed earlier than usual. A few simple rules help you adjust:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
The main trap is forgetting to set your calendar to local time for a connecting flight, an appointment or a booked excursion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Lesotho and the UK or the US?
Lesotho is 2 hours ahead of London in UK winter and 1 hour ahead of London during British Summer Time. It is 7 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time and 6 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Daylight Time.
What time is it in Lesotho when it is noon in London or New York?
Noon in London is 14:00 in Maseru in UK winter and 13:00 in summer. Noon in New York is 19:00 in Maseru during EST and 18:00 during EDT.
Does Lesotho have daylight saving time?
No, local time stays at UTC+2 all year. Only clock changes in the UK or the US alter the gap.
When should I call Lesotho from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Maseru time, call between 07:00 and 18:00 London time in UK winter (08:00 to 19:00 during BST), or between 02:00 and 13:00 New York time during EST (03:00 to 14:00 during EDT).
To place the cities and regions of the country within this time zone, see our map of Lesotho.
Our sources
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026f, files africa and backward, consulted on 11 November 2026: time zone, absence of daylight saving time and the
Africa/Maserulink. Future dates may be changed by the local authorities. - Sunset time in Maseru: Destination de Voyage astronomical calculation.
- UK clock change dates: GOV.UK, “When do the clocks change?” (British Summer Time runs from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October).
- US daylight saving time rules: NIST, “Daylight Saving Time” (second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November).
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.
