Eswatini facts
| Capital | Lobamba |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Southern Africa (landlocked) |
| Area | 17,364 km² · 6,704 sq mi · 4,290,731 acres |
| Languages | English, Swazi |
| Demonym | Swazi |
| Currency | Swazi Lilangeni (SZL), South African Rand (ZAR) |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +268 |
| Internet domain | .sz |
| Capital coordinates | -26.4667, 31.2 |
Time difference
Lobamba is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Eswatini is about 0.19% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Eswatini is about 7.1% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Lobamba to Washington, D.C.: about 13,328 km (8,281 mi) as the crow flies.
- Lobamba to London: about 9,196 km (5,714 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Eswatini shares land borders with 2 countries: Mozambique, South Africa.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Eswatini?
The capital of Eswatini is Lobamba.
How big is Eswatini?
Eswatini covers about 17,364 km² (6,704 sq mi), ranking 153 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.19% of the size of the United States. It is about 7.1% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Eswatini in?
Lobamba uses UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) today. When it is noon in Lobamba, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Eswatini use?
Eswatini uses the Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) and the South African Rand (ZAR).
What is the country code for Eswatini?
The international calling code is +268. From the United States dial 011 268 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 268.
What language is spoken in Eswatini?
Official or national languages: English, Swazi.