Sunrise & sunset times in Maseru, Lesotho
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:28 and sets at 18:21 in Maseru. All times are shown in the Africa/Maseru timezone.
Today in Maseru
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Golden hour in Maseru today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Maseru when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Maseru (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Maseru’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:24 | 19:13 | 12:19 | 13h 48m |
| February | 05:51 | 18:56 | 12:24 | 13h 05m |
| March | 06:10 | 18:27 | 12:18 | 12h 16m |
| April | 06:28 | 17:51 | 12:10 | 11h 22m |
| May | 06:46 | 17:25 | 12:06 | 10h 39m |
| June | 07:02 | 17:18 | 12:10 | 10h 16m |
| July | 07:03 | 17:29 | 12:16 | 10h 26m |
| August | 06:42 | 17:46 | 12:14 | 11h 03m |
| September | 06:08 | 18:02 | 12:05 | 11h 54m |
| October | 05:32 | 18:19 | 11:55 | 12h 46m |
| November | 05:07 | 18:42 | 11:54 | 13h 35m |
| December | 05:04 | 19:05 | 12:05 | 14h 00m |
Solar year in Maseru (2026)
Day length in Maseru swings by 3h 46m between the longest day in December and the shortest in June.
Day length across the year in Maseru
Longest day in Maseru: 13h 53m on 21 Dec. Shortest day: 10h 7m on 21 Jun. Today the sun is up for about 12h 50m.
Moon tonight in Maseru
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Maseru today?▼
The sun rises at 05:28 Africa/Maseru in Maseru, Lesotho today.
What time is sunset in Maseru today?▼
The sun sets at 18:21 Africa/Maseru in Maseru today.
How long is the day in Maseru today?▼
Daylight in Maseru today lasts 12 hours and 53 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Maseru?▼
The morning golden hour in Maseru runs from 05:04 to 06:00, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:50 to 18:46.
What is the timezone of Maseru?▼
Maseru uses the Africa/Maseru timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Maseru?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Maseru is 21 December 2026, with 14h 02m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Maseru?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Maseru is 21 June 2026, with 10h 16m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Maseru?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Maseru swings by 3h 46m.
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