Geographic position of Hlotse
Hlotse is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 28.8719° S, 28.0450° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,214 km (1,997 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,233 km (8,223 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,805 km (4,228 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,734 km (1,699 mi) east
Hlotse lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Hlotse
With a population of 43,967, Hlotse ranks as the 5th most populous city in Lesotho, out of 11 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hlotse
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU / FXMM) is a major international airport located about 81 km (50 mi) from Hlotse.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:53.
Daylight saving time in Hlotse
Hlotse uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Maseru. The current local offset is UTC+2 / SAST.
Hlotse does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Hlotse
Business hours in Hlotse (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Hlotse
Compare time in Hlotse with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hlotse in?
Hlotse follows the Africa/Maseru time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Hlotse at UTC+2.
What time is it in Hlotse right now?
The current local time in Hlotse is 19:18:53 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hlotse observe daylight saving time?
No. Hlotse is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Hlotse?
Hlotse is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hlotse?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) is the nearest airport to Hlotse, located about 81 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:53.
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