Time in Eswatini
Capital · Mbabane
Time zone in Eswatini
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Mbabane South Africa Standard Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Mbabane |
About Eswatini
| Official name: | Kingdom of Eswatini |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Mbabane |
| Region: | Africa · Southern Africa |
| Population: | 1,235,549 |
| Currency: | Lilangeni (SZL, E) |
| Calling code: | +268 |
| Languages: | English, Swazi |
| ISO codes: | SZ / SWZ |
| Internet domain: | .sz |
Cities in Eswatini
Public holidays in Eswatini 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 19 Apr — Birthday of King Mswati III
- 20 Apr — Birthday of King Mswati III (substitute day)
- 25 Apr — National Flag Day
- 27 Apr — National Flag Day (substitute day)
- 1 May — Labour Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Eswatini
How many time zones does Eswatini have?
Eswatini uses one time zone: South Africa Standard Time (Africa/Mbabane, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Eswatini use daylight saving time?
No. None of Eswatini’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini?
See the live clock on the Mbabane time page. Mbabane uses Africa/Mbabane.