Geographic position of Maputsoe
Maputsoe is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 28.8866° S, 27.8992° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,216 km (1,998 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,234 km (8,223 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,803 km (4,227 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,719 km (1,690 mi) east
Maputsoe 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 Maputsoe
With a population of 61,916, Maputsoe ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Lesotho, out of 11 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Maputsoe
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU / FXMM) is a major international airport located about 72 km (44 mi) from Maputsoe.
Current local time at the airport is 19:17:50.
Daylight saving time in Maputsoe
Maputsoe uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Maseru. The current local offset is UTC+2 / SAST.
Maputsoe does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Maputsoe
Business hours in Maputsoe (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 Maputsoe
Compare time in Maputsoe with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Maputsoe in?
Maputsoe 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 Maputsoe at UTC+2.
What time is it in Maputsoe right now?
The current local time in Maputsoe is 19:17:50 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Maputsoe observe daylight saving time?
No. Maputsoe is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Maputsoe?
Maputsoe is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Maputsoe?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) is the nearest airport to Maputsoe, located about 72 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:17:50.
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