Country codes Lesotho
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
LS
ALPHA-3
LSO
The two-letter code for Lesotho is LS, and the three-letter code is LSO, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+266
The dialing code for Lesotho is +266, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.ls
The top-level domain (TLD) for Lesotho is .ls, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Kingdom of Lesotho |
| Capital | Maseru |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Lesotho, officially known as the Kingdom of Lesotho, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Maseru serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Loti,Rand |
| Alphabetic Code | LSL,ZAR |
| Numeric Code | 426,710 |
Lesotho uses the Loti,Rand (LSL,ZAR) as its official currency, with the numeric code 426,710.
Languages
There are a total of 4 official languages spoken in Lesotho. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Johannesburg | +02:00 | +02:00 | |
| Africa / Maseru | +02:00 | +02:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Lesotho. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Berea | district | LS-D |
| Berea | district | LS-D |
| Botha-Bothe (Butha-Buthe) | district | LS-B |
| Botha-Bothe (Butha-Buthe) | district | LS-B |
| Leribe | district | LS-C |
| Leribe | district | LS-C |
| Mafeteng | district | LS-E |
| Mafeteng | district | LS-E |
| Maseru | district | LS-A |
| Maseru | district | LS-A |
| Mohale's Hoek | district | LS-F |
| Mohale's Hoek | district | LS-F |
| Mokhotlong | district | LS-J |
| Mokhotlong | district | LS-J |
| Qacha's Nek | district | LS-H |
| Qacha's Nek | district | LS-H |
| Quthing | district | LS-G |
| Quthing | district | LS-G |
| Thaba-Tseka | district | LS-K |
| Thaba-Tseka | district | LS-K |
Explore the subdivisions of Lesotho, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Lesotho's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Lesotho Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Lesotho's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Lesotho.
For geographical info about Lesotho, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.