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How to Call Swaziland from the United States

Country code +268 — Dial 011 268 76XX XXXX from a US landline or +268 76XX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+268
Swaziland Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 268, the country code of Swaziland.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Swaziland has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Swaziland From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 76XX XXXX 011 268 76XX XXXX +268 76XX XXXX
Landline (Hlathikulu, Shiselweni district) 2217 XXXX 011 268 2217 XXXX +268 2217 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 75–79. More number types: Swaziland phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Swaziland had 140 mobile subscriptions and 2.9 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Swaziland mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Swaziland

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Mbabane, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EST (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PST). Swaziland doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Swaziland is on UTC+2, 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+7h
Swaziland
--:--
UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Swaziland from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 268, then the number: 011 268 76XX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +268 76XX XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Swaziland?
No. Swaziland has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +268 exactly as written, for example +268 76XX XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Swaziland?
8 digits after the country code +268. Mobile numbers start with 75–79.
What time should I call Swaziland from the US?
Swaziland is 7 hours ahead of New York (UTC+2 in Mbabane). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EST, or 11:00 PM–10:00 AM PST on the West Coast. Swaziland doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Swaziland call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Swaziland?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Swaziland mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Swaziland Quick Info
Country Code +268
ISO Code SZ
Capital Mbabane
Time Zone UTC+2
Exit Code (US) 011
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