Geographic position of Qacha’s Nek
Qacha’s Nek is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.1154° S, 28.6894° E.
-
Distance from the Equator:
about 3,352 km (2,083 mi)
-
Distance from the North Pole:
about 13,371 km (8,308 mi)
-
Distance from the South Pole:
about 6,666 km (4,142 mi)
-
Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 2,763 km (1,717 mi) east
Qacha’s Nek 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 Qacha’s Nek
With a population of 25,573, Qacha’s Nek ranks as the 10th most populous city in Lesotho, out of 11 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Qacha’s Nek
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU / FXMM) is a major international airport located about 132 km (82 mi) from Qacha’s Nek.
Current local time at the airport is 19:19:47.
Daylight saving time in Qacha’s Nek
Qacha’s Nek uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Maseru. The current local offset is UTC+2 / SAST.
Qacha’s Nek does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Qacha’s Nek
Business hours in Qacha’s Nek (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 Qacha’s Nek
Compare time in Qacha’s Nek with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Lesotho
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Qacha’s Nek in?
Qacha’s Nek 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 Qacha’s Nek at UTC+2.
What time is it in Qacha’s Nek right now?
The current local time in Qacha’s Nek is 19:19:47 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Qacha’s Nek observe daylight saving time?
No. Qacha’s Nek is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Qacha’s Nek?
Qacha’s Nek is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Qacha’s Nek?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) is the nearest airport to Qacha’s Nek, located about 132 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:19:47.
Time Tools
Quick access to timers, stopwatch, world clock and time zone tools.
Time Guides
Read useful guides about time zones, calendars, finance and astronomy.
