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Tanzanian shillings to Ugandan shillings exchange rate API

1 TZS = 1.6614 UGX · Live mid-market rate

Convert TZS to UGX at the mid-market exchange rate. Access real-time rates via our /api/rate endpoint (free API key required) or the developer docs.

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TZS to UGX Conversion Table

Convert TZS to UGX

TZS UGX
TSh1 USh1.66
TSh5 USh8.31
TSh10 USh16.61
TSh25 USh41.53
TSh50 USh83.07
TSh100 USh166.14
TSh500 USh830.69
TSh1,000 USh1,661.37
TSh5,000 USh8,306.85
TSh10,000 USh16,613.70

Convert UGX to TZS

UGX TZS
USh1 TSh0.6019
USh5 TSh3.0096
USh10 TSh6.0191
USh25 TSh15.0478
USh50 TSh30.0956
USh100 TSh60.1913
USh500 TSh300.9564
USh1,000 TSh601.9129
USh5,000 TSh3,009.5644
USh10,000 TSh6,019.1288

About the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

The Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is the official currency used in international trade and commerce.

Key Factors That Influence TZS

  • Central bank monetary policy
  • Economic indicators
  • Trade balance
  • Political stability
  • Global market conditions

About the Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) is used for trade and commerce in its respective region.

Key Factors That Influence UGX

  • Central bank monetary policy
  • Economic indicators
  • Trade balance
  • Political stability
  • Global market conditions

Understanding the TZS/UGX Exchange Rate

The TZS/UGX exchange rate tells you how many Ugandan shillings you get for 1 Tanzanian Shilling. This is the mid-market rate — the real exchange rate without any markup. It's the same rate used by Google Finance.

AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free REST API, updated every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. Integrate live TZS/UGX rates into your app with our official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, PHP, and React.

The exchange rate between TZS and UGX fluctuates based on supply and demand in the foreign exchange market. Economic data releases, central bank announcements, and geopolitical events can all cause significant movements in the rate.

Currency converter API for TZS to UGX

The rate above comes from the AllRatesToday API. Each call below is one HTTP request that returns JSON for TZS/UGX.

The live rate needs a free API key, no card required. The ECB example below needs no key at all.

Get a free API key Already registered? Copy your key from the dashboard.

Live mid-market rate

The number shown on this page, refreshed every 60 seconds across 163 currencies. Use it for pricing, checkout and anything a customer sees.

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=TZS&target=UGX" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Response (live, when this page was generated):

[
  {
    "rate": 1.66137,
    "source": "TZS",
    "target": "UGX",
    "time": "2026-10-27T15:20:01+0000"
  }
]

Several targets in one call return one row per pair:

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/rates?source=TZS&target=UGX,EUR,GBP" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Official central bank rate

The rate a named institution published for a date, from 123 central banks and 4 tax authorities. It never changes after publication, which is what tax filings, customs and audits require. 

curl "https://allratestoday.com/api/v1/central-bank/bou/latest?source=TZS&target=UGX" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer art_live_your_key"

Bank of Uganda: live example responses · All 127 sources · Endpoint reference

Official SDKs

npm install @allratestoday/sdk · pip install allratestoday · composer require allratestoday/sdk

For AI agents

An MCP server — @allratestoday/mcp-server — lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients pull these rates directly, no glue code.

Free tier

No credit card, no trial expiry. Paid plans start at €4.99/month for 5,000 requests a month.

Which one do you need? If a regulator, tax authority or auditor names the source, use the official rate — the two can differ by several percent on the same day. For everything a customer sees, use the mid-market rate. On weekends and holidays the official endpoints return the most recent published date, which is the figure compliance rules expect you to apply.

Official TZS and UGX Central Bank Rates

The rate on this page is the live mid-market rate. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by the central bank instead. AllRatesToday also serves published central-bank rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.

Bank of Tanzania official rates → Bank of Uganda official rates → All central banks →

How TZS/UGX Exchange Rates Work

Exchange rates are determined by supply and demand in the global foreign exchange (forex) market, the largest financial market in the world with over $6 trillion traded daily.

Floating vs Fixed Rates: Most major currencies like TZS and UGX have floating exchange rates, meaning their value is determined by market forces. Some currencies are pegged to another currency (usually USD) at a fixed rate.

Bid and Ask Prices: In forex markets, currencies are quoted with a bid price (what buyers pay) and ask price (what sellers receive). The mid-market rate shown on this page is the midpoint between these two prices.

Rate Fluctuations: The TZS/UGX rate can change every second during trading hours. Major economic announcements, interest rate decisions, and geopolitical events can cause significant moves in either direction.

Frequently Asked Questions About TZS/UGX

How do I convert TZS to UGX?

To convert TZS to UGX: (1) Use the calculator above to see the live mid-market rate. (2) For programmatic access, call our API: GET /api/v1/rates?source=TZS&target=UGX. Current rate: 1 TZS = 1.6614 UGX. Get your free API key at allratestoday.com/register.

What is 1 TZS in UGX today?

1 TZS equals 1.6614 UGX as of today. This is the mid-market exchange rate, which is the real rate without any bank markup. Rates fluctuate constantly based on market conditions, so check back regularly for updates.

Is the TZS going up or down against UGX today?

The TZS/UGX exchange rate fluctuates throughout the day based on market conditions. Today's rate is 1 TZS = 1.6614 UGX. Check our historical chart above to see the trend over the past day, week, month, or year to understand whether TZS is strengthening or weakening against UGX.

What is the best time to buy UGX with TZS?

The best time to exchange TZS to UGX depends on market conditions. Generally, rates tend to be more favorable during overlapping trading hours between major financial centers (London, New York, Tokyo). Avoid exchanging during weekends or bank holidays when spreads may be wider. Use our historical chart to identify trends and consider setting up rate alerts.

Why is TZS falling or rising against UGX?

Exchange rates between TZS and UGX are influenced by: interest rate differentials between central banks, inflation rates, GDP and economic growth data, trade balances, political stability, and global market sentiment. Major announcements from the Federal Reserve, ECB, or other central banks can cause significant short-term movements in the TZS/UGX rate.

How can I get TZS/UGX rates in my app?

Use the AllRatesToday API: (1) Register for a free API key at allratestoday.com/register. (2) Call GET /api/v1/rates?source=TZS&target=UGX with your Bearer token. (3) Rates update every 60 seconds from institutional foreign exchange market data. (4) Install our official SDK for JavaScript (npm), Python (PyPI), or PHP (Packagist) for even faster integration.

What is the mid-market rate for TZS/UGX?

The mid-market rate (also called the interbank rate) is the midpoint between buy and sell prices in global currency markets. The current mid-market rate is 1 TZS = 1.6614 UGX. This is the "real" exchange rate without any bank markup. AllRatesToday provides this rate via a free API, sourced from institutional foreign exchange market data.

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Building TZS/UGX into software?

These rates come from the AllRatesToday API. If you need them in an application rather than on a page, these are the places to start:

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