Lesotho facts
| Capital | Maseru |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Southern Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 30,355 km² · 11,720 sq mi · 7,500,872 acres |
| Languages | English, Sotho |
| Demonym | Mosotho |
| Currency | Lesotho Loti (LSL), South African Rand (ZAR) |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +266 |
| Internet domain | .ls |
| Capital coordinates | -29.3167, 27.4833 |
Time difference
Maseru is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Lesotho is about 0.32% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Lesotho is about 12.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Maseru to Washington, D.C.: about 13,180 km (8,189 mi) as the crow flies.
- Maseru to London: about 9,384 km (5,831 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Lesotho shares land borders with 1 country: South Africa.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Lesotho?
The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.
How big is Lesotho?
Lesotho covers about 30,355 km² (11,720 sq mi), ranking 137 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.32% of the size of the United States. It is about 12.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Lesotho in?
Maseru uses UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) today. When it is noon in Maseru, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Lesotho use?
Lesotho uses the Lesotho Loti (LSL) and the South African Rand (ZAR).
What is the country code for Lesotho?
The international calling code is +266. From the United States dial 011 266 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 266.
What language is spoken in Lesotho?
Official or national languages: English, Sotho.