Capital city · Maseru District
Prayer times in Maseru
Muslims living in Maseru can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Maseru is a capital city in Lesotho, in Maseru District, with about 359,753 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Maseru
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Maseru prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Maseru change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Maseru on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:32 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 02 min, compared with only 10 h 16 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:40 PM and 8:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maseru and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:39 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:01 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:32 AM | 5:07 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:42 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:38 PM |
Maseru is the capital of Lesotho, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities further east pray earlier and cities further west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Lesotho.
Qibla direction in Maseru
The Qibla in Maseru is at 14.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,795 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 14.6°.
Fasting hours in Maseru during Ramadan
For those fasting in Maseru, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:03 PM and imsak at 4:09 AM on the first day, 14 h 43 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:34 PM for a fast of 13 h 48 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Lesotho.
Where Maseru is located
Maseru is located at 29.3167° S, 27.4833° E, in Maseru District, in Lesotho. Nearby places include Mabote (6 km), Teyateyaneng (32 km), and Mafeteng (61 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Maseru
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Maseru District, Lesotho
- Population
- 359,753
- Coordinates
- -29.31667, 27.48333
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,795 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Maseru
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Maseru comes about 42 minutes later around the june solstice (3:43 PM instead of 3:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:18 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Maseru and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Maseru
- Mabote6 km · north-east
- Teyateyaneng32 km · north-east
- Mafeteng61 km · south-west
- Maputsoe63 km · north-east
- Hlotse74 km · north-east
- Mohale's Hoek93 km · south
- Butha-Buthe96 km · north-east
- Thaba-Tseka111 km · east
Prayer times in Maseru: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Maseru?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Maseru during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 48 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Maseru?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 June and 7:09 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Maseru?
Fajr in Maseru depends on the season: about 3:32 AM on 21 December and about 5:39 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Maseru?
The Qibla in Maseru is 14.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,795 km away.