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Swaziland Country Code +268

Complete guide to calling Swaziland from the US and abroad

ISO-2: SZ ISO-3: SWZ Africa Capital: Mbabane

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+268
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 268 + area + number
Country TLD
.sz

Geography

Capital
Mbabane
Continent
Africa
Area
17,363 km²
Population
1,256,174
Currency
Swaziland lilangeni
Languages
English (official language, used for government business), siSwati (official language)

Time & Communication

Current Time
6:55 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
139.8%
Internet Penetration
63.4%
Fixed-line Penetration
2.9%

How to Call Swaziland from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Swaziland from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
268
Swaziland
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 268 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+268 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Swaziland

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Swaziland yet. From the US, dial 011 + 268 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Swaziland uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Mozambique flag

Mozambique

+258 South Africa flag

South Africa

+27 Lesotho flag

Lesotho

+266 Zimbabwe flag

Zimbabwe

+263 Botswana flag

Botswana

+267 Zambia flag

Zambia

+260 Malawi flag

Malawi

+265 Namibia flag

Namibia

+264

Telecommunications in Swaziland

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 139.8 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 1,737,881 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 2.9 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 35,641 2024
Internet users (% of population) 63.4 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 139.8%
Fixed-line 2.9%
Internet 63.4%

Swaziland on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Mbabane.

Flag of Swaziland

Flag of Swaziland

The national flag of Swaziland. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Swaziland

Area

17,360 km²

6,703 sq mi

Coastline

Landlocked

Highest point

Emlembe 1,862 m

Lowest point

Great Usutu River 21 m

Climate:
Varies from tropical to near temperate
Terrain:
Mostly mountains and hills; some moderately sloping plains
Natural resources:
Asbestos, Coal, Clay, Cassiterite, Hydropower, Forests, Small gold and diamond deposits, Quarry stone, And talc
Land borders:
Mozambique, South Africa
Land use:
agricultural 69.5% (arable 10.3%), forest 25.4% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Swaziland

GDP

$5.2 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$4,108 (2025)

Growth

4.2% (2025)

Unemployment

34.2% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.695 (#126 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Lilangeni (SZL)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 6%, Industry 34%, Services 52% (2025)
Top exports:
Perfumes and cosmetics (28%), Sugar (23%), Other chemical products (14%), Clothing (not knitted) (7%), Wood (7%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (19%), Machinery and computers (6%), Vehicles and parts (6%), Electrical equipment and electronics (4%), Cereals (4%)
Main export markets:
South Africa (68%), Kenya (4%), Mozambique (4%), Nigeria (3%), Zimbabwe (2%)
Main suppliers:
South Africa (74%), China (8%), India (4%), USA (2%), Mozambique (1%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2023, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Swaziland

What is the country code for Swaziland?
The country code for Swaziland is +268.
How do I call Swaziland from the US?
To call Swaziland from the US, dial 011 + 268 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +268 instead of 011.
What time is it in Swaziland?
The current time in Swaziland is 6:55 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Swaziland?
The capital of Swaziland is Mbabane.