Standard TimeSAST |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Maseru |
Butha-Buthe time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Butha-Buthe, Lesotho: A Northern Township Where History and Nature Meet
Butha-Buthe is the capital of the province of Butha-Buthe in northern Lesotho, Africa, at the foot of the Maloti Mountains, next to the Free State of South Africa, and about 120 kilometers from the capital, Maseru. Founded in 1884 and known for its history as a military stronghold of the Kingdom of Sotho against Boer invasions, the small city still retains the ruins of part of its 19th-century stone fort, making it an important point for visitors to explore Lesotho's colonial history. The rolling terrain around the city offers vast highland pastures and canyon landscapes ideal for hiking and birdwatching, and traditional local handicrafts are popular for their distinctive colors and patterns. As the commercial center of the northern region, Butabutai is a blend of Lesotho's traditional culture and modern townscape, offering visitors a tranquil window into rural life in the "Land of the Sky".
Butha-Buthe Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-28
Sunrise Time
05:57
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Sunset Time
18:39
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