Geographic position of Mbabane
Mbabane is located in the Southern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.3167° S, 31.1333° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,930 km (1,821 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 12,948 km (8,046 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 7,089 km (4,405 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,107 km (1,931 mi) east
Mbabane lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Mbabane
With a population of 76,218, Mbabane ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Eswatini, out of 3 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mbabane
King Mswati III International Airport (SHO / FDSK) is a major international airport located about 58 km (36 mi) from Mbabane.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:50.
Daylight saving time in Mbabane
Mbabane uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Mbabane. The current local offset is UTC+2 / SAST.
Mbabane does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mbabane
Business hours in Mbabane (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Mbabane
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mbabane in?
Mbabane follows the Africa/Mbabane time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Mbabane at UTC+2.
What time is it in Mbabane right now?
The current local time in Mbabane is 19:18:50 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mbabane observe daylight saving time?
No. Mbabane is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mbabane?
Mbabane is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mbabane?
King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is the nearest airport to Mbabane, located about 58 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:50.
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