Eswatini Country Code

The country code for Eswatini is +268. Dial it after your country’s international access prefix (for example 011 from the US), then the local number.

+268

Calling Code

1.2M

Population

17.4K km²

Area (km²)

Swazi Lilangeni, South African Rand

SZL, ZAR

Quick Facts

Kingdom of Eswatini

Eswatini

Africa Southern Africa

Basic Information

Calling Code +268

ISO Codes SZ / SWZ

Capital Mbabane

Independent Yes

Demographics

Population 1.2M

Area 17.4K km²

Languages English, Swazi

Driving Side left

Geography & Time

Region Africa

Subregion Southern Africa

Continent Africa

Time Zones UTC+02:00

Currency

Swazi Lilangeni (SZL), South African Rand (ZAR)

Borders

2 countries

Neighboring countries

Mozambique ZAF

How to Call Eswatini

From Any Country:

 +268 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+268 22 123 456

(Example: Calling Mbabane, Eswatini from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Eswatini

Eswatini uses country code +268 and an 8-digit closed numbering plan—there’s no national trunk “0.” From abroad, dial your exit code → 268 → the 8 digits. Inside Eswatini, dial the same 8 digits; international calls placed from Eswatini use 00. A 2010–2011 update expanded numbers to 8 digits by adding “7” to mobiles and “2” to fixed lines.

Landlines: Begin with 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 (regions below). Format internationally as +268 2x xx xxxx.

Mobiles: Non-geographic, typically +268 76 xx xxxx / 78 xx xxxx (MTN) and +268 79 xx xxxx (Eswatini Mobile). A legacy 77 block exists for CDMA fixed-wireless under the incumbent.

Emergency numbers (Eswatini): Police 999, Fire 933, Ambulance 977 (government listing & UK FCDO). Save local station numbers if you’ll be outside major towns.

What are the city and area codes in Eswatini

Dialing tip: If you find an older 7-digit listing, convert it by prefixing 2 for fixed lines (or 7 for mobiles) as per the 2010–2011 expansion, then add +268 for international use.

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
Mbabane (Hhohho)	2404 / 2405 / 2406	+268 2404/2405/2406 XXXX
Lobamba (legislative capital)	2416	+268 2416 XXXX
Pigg’s Peak	2437	+268 2437 XXXX
Ngwenya	2442	+268 2442 XXXX
Manzini (city)	2505 / 2506	+268 2505/2506 XXXX
Matsapha (airport/industrial)	2517 / 2518	+268 2517/2518 XXXX
Malkerns	2528	+268 2528 XXXX
Nhlangano (Shiselweni)	2207	+268 2207 XXXX
Siteki (Lubombo)	2343	+268 2343 XXXX
Big Bend	2363 / 2364	+268 2363/2364 XXXX
Mhlume	2312 / 2313	+268 2312/2313 XXXX
Tshaneni	2322 / 2323	+268 2322/2323 XXXX
Simunye	2382 / 2383	+268 2382/2383 XXXX

Which mobile prefixes do mobile operators use in Eswatini

Dialing tip: From the U.S./Canada dial 011 268 + 8 digits; from most of Europe use 00 268 + 8 digits. Mobile number portability is not in service (discussed by the regulator but not implemented), so prefixes still generally reflect the issuing network.

Mobile Operator	Dialing Prefixes
MTN Eswatini	76, 78. MTN’s official site also publishes service short codes and contact short numbers (e.g., 922 help line)
Eswatini Mobile	79. Operator launched in 2017; SIM registration per ESCCOM rules
Incumbent fixed/CDMA (EPTC/Eswatini Telecom)	legacy 77 block for CDMA fixed-wireless (“telephones over radio”).