Current Time in Eswatini 🇸🇿

Capital City: Mbabane

Largest Cities:

Manzini (Pop. 110,537)
Mbabane (Pop. 94,000)
Big Bend (Pop. 10,342)

ISO Alpha-2: SZ

ISO Alpha-3: SWZ

Time Zones: SAST

Time Now in Major Cities in Eswatini

Big Bend Sun 03:11:18
Manzini Sun 03:11:18
Mbabane Sun 03:11:18

City	Current Time
Big Bend	Sun 03:11:18
Manzini	Sun 03:11:18
Mbabane	Sun 03:11:18

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Eswatini

Africa/Johannesburg Sun 03:11:18
Africa/Mbabane Sun 03:11:18

Timezone	Current Time
Africa/Johannesburg	Sun 03:11:18
Africa/Mbabane	Sun 03:11:18

Time Zone Converters used in Eswatini

Convert time between the time zones of Eswatini and other locations worldwide.

Sunrise and Sunset in Eswatini (3 Locations)

Big Bend

↑ 6:38 AM

↓ 5:06 PM
Manzini

↑ 6:40 AM

↓ 5:09 PM
Mbabane

↑ 6:40 AM

↓ 5:10 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Big Bend	↑ 6:38 AM	↓ 5:06 PM
Manzini	↑ 6:40 AM	↓ 5:09 PM
Mbabane	↑ 6:40 AM	↓ 5:10 PM

Current Weather in Eswatini (3 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Eswatini

Population	1,136,191
Area	17,363 km²
ISO Numeric Code	748
FIPS Code	WZ
Top Level Domain	.sz
Currency	Lilangeni (SZL)
Phone Prefix	+268
Country Code	+268
Postal Code Format	@###
Postal Code Regex	`^([A-Z]\d{3})$`
Languages	EN-SZ (en-SZ), SS-SZ (ss-SZ)
Neighbouring Countries	🇲🇿 Mozambique, 🇿🇦 South Africa

Upcoming Public Holidays in Eswatini

This year, Eswatini observes 13 public holidays, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Birthday of Late King Sobhuza on 22 Jul. The most recently passed holiday was Ascension Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Eswatini to plan your schedule.

Birthday of Late King Sobhuza 22 Jul • Wednesday
Independence Day 06 Sep • Sunday
Independence Day (observed) 07 Sep • Monday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday
King's Birthday 19 Apr • Monday
National Flag Day 25 Apr • Sunday

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Time in Eswatini — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Eswatini.

How many time zones does Eswatini have?

Eswatini spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Eswatini?

Mbabane is the capital of Eswatini. The capital uses the Africa/Mbabane time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Eswatini observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Eswatini may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Eswatini are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 3 city(ies) across Eswatini. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Eswatini?

Eswatini's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.