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Eswatini

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

EmergencyPolice 999Ambulance 977Fire 933

Plug typesM230 V · 50 Hz CurrencySZLSwazi Lilangeni

Drives on theleft

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+268 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 1.26 million people live in Eswatini, on 17,364 km². The capitals are Mbabane and Lobamba.

Capital: Mbabane and Lobamba
Population: 1,256,174
Area: 17,364 km²
Official languages: English and Swazi

Land borders

Mozambique 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 Eswatini?
Sockets take plug type M, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Eswatini?
Call 999 for the police, 977 for an ambulance and 933 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Eswatini?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Eswatini?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Eswatini?
Prices are in Swazi Lilangeni (SZL).
What language do they speak in Eswatini?
Official languages: English and Swazi.
How do I call a number in Eswatini from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +268.