Eswatini
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Eswatini (SZ / SWZ / 748) operates on a 230 V, 50 Hz electrical grid using Type M (SANS 164-1) sockets. Traffic drives on the left (LHT). The official currency is the Swazi Lilangeni (SZL, E) & ZAR, country calling code is +268, emergency dispatch is 999 (Police) / 933 (Fire) / 977 (Medical), and paper standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: National Standards / ISO 3166-1 / IEC World Plugs · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Eswatini ISO 3166-1 |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | SZ |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | SWZ |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 748 UN M49 (Code 002) |
| Country Calling Code | +268 ITU-T E.164 |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .sz IANA Registry |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Swazi Lilangeni (SZL, E) & ZAR |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V, 50 Hz National Grid Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type M (SANS 164-1) |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Left-Hand Traffic (LHT / RHD) Vienna/Geneva Conventions |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 999 (Police) / 933 (Fire) / 977 (Medical) Emergency Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | H100 Mbabane National Postal Standard |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC+0 to UTC+4 (Africa Region) No DST |
The 2018 Golden Jubilee Renaming from Swaziland
On April 19, 2018, King Mswati III officially announced that the Kingdom of Swaziland would revert to its indigenous SiSwati name, the Kingdom of Eswatini (Umbuso weSwatini), marking the 50th anniversary of independence from Britain.
- UN Standardization: Registered with the UN and ISO 3166-1, preventing international confusion with Switzerland and restoring pre-colonial African nomenclature.
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V, 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type M (SANS 164-1). Uses large 3-pin Type M round-prong plugs for heavy loads alongside compact sockets.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +268. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 999 (Police) / 933 (Fire) / 977 (Medical). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the left (LHT) with Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Swazi Lilangeni (SZL, E) & ZAR.
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC+0 to UTC+4 (Africa Region).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes H100 Mbabane.
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Eswatini.