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Lesotho

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 123Ambulance 121Fire 122

Plug typesM220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyLSLLesotho Loti

Drives on theleft

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+266 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 2.36 million people live in Lesotho, on 30,355 km². The capital is Maseru.

Capital: Maseru
Population: 2,363,325
Area: 30,355 km²
Official languages: English and Sesotho

Land borders

South Africa

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Lesotho?
Sockets take plug type M, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Lesotho?
Call 123 for the police, 121 for an ambulance and 122 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Lesotho?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Lesotho?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Lesotho?
Prices are in Lesotho Loti (LSL).
What language do they speak in Lesotho?
Official languages: English and Sesotho.
How do I call a number in Lesotho from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +266.