Swaziland +268
To call Swaziland from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 268, then the local number. In full: +268 7612 3456.
The country calling code for Swaziland is +268. A number starting +268 or 00268 is a call to or from Swaziland. From abroad: +268 7612 3456.
To call Swaziland from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 268, then the local number as is. The +268 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Swaziland from abroad
011 268 7612 345600 268 7612 34560011 268 7612 3456+268 7612 34567612 3456 is a real-format Swaziland mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Swaziland area codes
In Swaziland, landlines usually include an area code after +268 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
2217 1234from abroad+268 2217 12347612 3456from abroad+268 7612 3456Landline numbers in Swaziland have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +268.
Calling abroad from Swaziland
To call another country from Swaziland, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Swaziland to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Swaziland number in international format is written +268 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Swaziland
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Swaziland for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +268?
Swaziland has the country calling code +268.
How do I call Swaziland from the United States?
Dial 011, then 268, then the local number as is — for example 011 7612 3456.
What does +268 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Swaziland. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +268 mobile or landline?
The +268 code identifies the country, not the line type; Swaziland landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Swaziland
2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Swaziland. The largest is MTN, with about 0.93 million subscribers (Sep 2014). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by MTN Group (30%)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Swaziland: LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Swaziland
With 140 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Swaziland has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 63 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Swaziland
+268 0800 1234Free from inside Swaziland (numbers starting with 0800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+268 90001 2345Surcharged services — ranges starting with 900. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Swaziland via Google libphonenumber.
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