TZS to USD — Tanzanian Shilling to US Dollar Converter
Convert Tanzanian Shillings to US Dollars using the latest exchange rate. Enter an amount to see the current TZS to USD value instantly.
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Rates last updated: 15 Oct 2026 · 03:02 EAT
TZS to USD at the latest rate
1 TZS = 0.00038 USD, and 1 USD = 2,632.532076 TZS.
- 1 TZS= 0 USD
- 10 TZS= 0 USD
- 100 TZS= 0.04 USD
- 1,000 TZS= 0.38 USD
Indicative mid-market rates from open.er-api.com, refreshed hourly · last updated Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Banks, bureaux de change and mobile-money services apply their own margin, so the rate you are offered will differ.
What you actually get
The rate above is a mid-market rate: the midpoint between what banks pay for a currency and what they sell it for. Nobody trades at it for long. A bank, a bureau de change or a mobile-money service quotes its own rate, and the gap between that and the mid-market rate is how it earns. The table below shows what the gap costs on 1,000,000 TZS.
| Provider margin | You receive (USD) | Cost of the margin |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-market (0%) | 379.86 | — |
| 1% margin | 376.06 | −3.8 |
| 2% margin | 372.27 | −7.6 |
| 4% margin | 364.67 | −15.19 |
The margins are illustrative, not quoted rates — they show what a given margin costs, so you can judge the rate you are offered. The Bank of Tanzania publishes the official reference rates for the shilling: Bank of Tanzania exchange rates.
About these currencies
TZS — Tanzanian Shilling. The Tanzanian Shilling is issued by the Bank of Tanzania and is divided into 100 cents, though cents are no longer used in practice. Banknotes run from 500 to 10,000 shillings. Prices for fuel, rent and mobile money are quoted in shillings, so a TZS rate tells you what your money is worth locally.
USD — US Dollar. The US Dollar is issued by the Federal Reserve and is the world's main reserve currency. Commodities, shipping and most international trade are priced in it, which is why the dollar is the reference point for every other rate on this page. In Tanzania it is accepted at many hotels, tour operators and for some large transactions, but everyday payments are made in shillings.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert TZS to USD?
Divide the shilling amount by the current shillings-per-dollar rate, or simply use the converter above.
What is the TZS to USD rate today?
See the converter above for the latest indicative market rate.
Why do rates differ between banks and forex bureaus?
Each provider adds its own margin over the interbank rate, so the price you get varies slightly.