USD → 
TZS Rate as of2026-05-18 USD to TZS Converter.
1 USD = 2585 TZS as of 2026-05-18. USD to TZS volume comes from tourism to Serengeti and Zanzibar, gold and cashew exports, and a smaller but established Tanzanian-American community. The shilling depreciated through 2024 on widened current account deficit but BoT interventions kept it relatively orderly.
USD → TZS Converter
| 🇺🇸 USD | 🇹🇿 TZS |
|---|---|
| $1.00 | TZS 2,585.00 |
| $10.00 | TZS 25,850.00 |
| $100.00 | TZS 258,500.00 |
| $500.00 | TZS 1,292,500.00 |
| $1,000.00 | TZS 2,585,000.00 |
| $5,000.00 | TZS 12,925,000.00 |
| $10,000.00 | TZS 25,850,000.00 |
| $50,000.00 | TZS 129,250,000.00 |
| $100,000.00 | TZS 258,500,000.00 |
USD trend over time.
USD to TZS conversion table.
Common US Dollar amounts converted to Tanzanian Shilling at today's rate of 1 USD = 2585 TZS. The reverse holds too: 1 TZS = 0.0004 USD.
| 1 USD | 2,585 TZS |
| 5 USD | 12,925 TZS |
| 10 USD | 25,850 TZS |
| 25 USD | 64,625 TZS |
| 50 USD | 129,250 TZS |
| 100 USD | 258,500 TZS |
| 500 USD | 1,292,500 TZS |
| 1,000 USD | 2,585,000 TZS |
| 5,000 USD | 12,925,000 TZS |
| 10,000 USD | 25,850,000 TZS |
| 1 TZS | 0.0004 USD |
| 5 TZS | 0.0019 USD |
| 10 TZS | 0.0039 USD |
| 25 TZS | 0.0097 USD |
| 50 TZS | 0.0193 USD |
| 100 TZS | 0.0387 USD |
| 500 TZS | 0.1934 USD |
| 1,000 TZS | 0.3868 USD |
| 5,000 TZS | 1.93 USD |
| 10,000 TZS | 3.87 USD |
Why people convert USD to TZS.
The USD/TZS corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Tanzanian Shilling side, demand comes from Serengeti/Zanzibar tourism, gold/cashew exports, and EACOP oil pipeline economy. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/TZS is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 2.2% against the Tanzanian Shilling, and over five years it has strengthened about 12.1% (from 2305 to 2585). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Tanzanian Shilling you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best USD → TZS rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
