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Current Date And Time In Tigray, Ethiopia

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:24:27 EAT
Capital: Mekele
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Area: 41,409.95 km²
State Code: TI

💰 Ethiopian Birr (ETB) — Tigray, Ethiopia Currency & Exchange Rates


The official currency of Tigray, Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Birr (ETB), represented by the symbol Br. This page provides live ETB exchange rates for Tigray against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in Ethiopia, accurate ETB conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the ETB exchange rate for international trade with Tigray • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Ethiopia operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Africa markets.

Tigray is a state in Ethiopia, located in Africa. All financial transactions, government revenues, retail purchases and business dealings within Tigray are conducted using the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) — the same national monetary unit used across all states and regions of Ethiopia. For the complete country-level currency data, visit the Ethiopia Currency page.

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💰 Ethiopian Birr Currency Profile — Tigray, Ethiopia

Ethiopian Birr (ETB) is the official legal tender of Ethiopia, used across all states including Tigray. Identified by the currency symbol Br and the ISO 4217 code ETB, this currency underpins all financial transactions, government revenues and business dealings in Tigray. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Tigray, Ethiopia.

Currency Name Ethiopian Birr
ISO 4217 Code ETB
Currency Symbol Br
State Tigray
Country Ethiopia
Continent Africa

🔁 Live ETB Currency Converter — Tigray

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⏰ Rates as of Aug 11, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Tigray, Ethiopia (in ETB)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Tigray, converted to Ethiopian Birr (ETB) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Aug 11, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold) Br 22,714.42 Br 227,144.20 Br 264,936.54
22K (916, Jewellery Standard) Br 20,806.41 Br 208,064.09 Br 242,681.87
18K (750) Br 17,035.82 Br 170,358.15 Br 198,702.41
🥈 Silver (999 Fine) Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Kilogram
Fine Silver Br 335.56 Br 3,355.58 Br 335,557.52

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to ETB. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Tigray typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 ETB Exchange Rates — Tigray, Ethiopia

Live ETB exchange rates for Tigray — showing exactly how much 1 Br Ethiopian Birr is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 ETB). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current ETB conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Tigray, Ethiopia.

⏰ Updated hourly • Aug 11, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

Currency Code 1 ETB = Inverse Rate
United States DollarUSD0.00621 = 161.7031 ETB
EuroEUR0.00541 = 186.5721 ETB
Japanese YenJPY0.98521 = 1.0150 ETB
British Pound SterlingGBP0.00461 = 218.3328 ETB
Chinese YuanCNY0.04171 = 23.9649 ETB
Australian DollarAUD0.00881 = 114.1493 ETB
Canadian DollarCAD0.00861 = 116.1466 ETB
Swiss FrancCHF0.00501 = 199.1864 ETB
Mexican PesoMXN0.10581 = 9.4545 ETB
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💱 Ethiopian Birr VS Major World Currencies — Tigray

Compare the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) — the currency used in Tigray, Ethiopia — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This ETB vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 Br buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Tigray imports and exports, benchmarking ETB strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Ethiopia.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Aug 11, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

Symbol Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
$🇺🇸 USD
United States Dollar
Br 1 = $ 0.0062$ 1 = Br 161.7031
🇪🇺 EUR
Euro
Br 1 = € 0.0054€ 1 = Br 186.5721
¥🇯🇵 JPY
Japanese Yen
Br 1 = ¥ 0.9852¥ 1 = Br 1.0150
£🇬🇧 GBP
British Pound Sterling
Br 1 = £ 0.0046£ 1 = Br 218.3328
¥🇨🇳 CNY
Chinese Yuan
Br 1 = ¥ 0.0417¥ 1 = Br 23.9649

💡 Need more conversions? Use our Currency Converter Tool for hourly-updated rates, historical data and calculations for 100+ currencies.

🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — ETB

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) — the currency used in Tigray, Ethiopia — currently ranks #116 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 28% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Africa, ETB ranks #25 of 44 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: ETB currently trades at 161.7031 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 115 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than ETB), and 46 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places ETB at rank #116 = 1 + 115 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How ETB Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below ETB by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank Currency Value per US Dollar
#114 JMD — Jamaican Dollar 158.1609 per $1
#115 JPY — Japanese Yen 159.3135 per $1
#116 ETB — Ethiopian Birr ⬤ (this page) 161.7031 per $1
#117 DJF — Djiboutian Franc 177.8280 per $1
#118 LRD — Liberian Dollar 180.4396 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Africa — Tigray Currency

See how the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) — used in Tigray, Ethiopia — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Africa. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Ethiopia's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Aug 11, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

Country Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
NigeriaNGN
Nigerian naira
Br 1 = ₦ 8.4255₦ 1 = Br 0.1187
EgyptEGP
Egyptian pound
Br 1 = E£ 0.3103E£ 1 = Br 3.2224
Democratic Republic Of The CongoCDF
Congolese franc
Br 1 = Fr 14.1574Fr 1 = Br 0.0706
TanzaniaTZS
Tanzanian shilling
Br 1 = Sh 16.4190Sh 1 = Br 0.0609
South AfricaZAR
South African rand
Br 1 = R 0.1003R 1 = Br 9.9733
KenyaKES
Kenyan shilling
Br 1 = Sh 0.7997Sh 1 = Br 1.2504
SudanSDG
Sudanese pound
Br 1 = ج.س. 3.7136ج.س. 1 = Br 0.2693
UgandaUGX
Ugandan shilling
Br 1 = Sh 23.0001Sh 1 = Br 0.0435

🌍 Planning to travel or trade in Africa? Compare exchange rates and use our currency converter for accurate regional conversions.

Tigray Currency — ETB Exchange Rate Guide for Business & Travel

💰 Currency Used in Tigray

Every financial transaction in Tigray, Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) with the symbol Br. Whether you are a supply chain professional, logistics operator or cross-border trade specialist, the ETB rate directly impacts your cost calculations, invoice amounts and profit margins for any business activity in Tigray. See the full currency profile and ETB exchange rates table above.

📈 Forex & Market Intelligence

The ETB exchange rate against major global currencies like USD, EUR and GBP directly affects import/export pricing, investment returns and revenue projections for operations in Tigray, Ethiopia. Monitoring these rates supports strategic decision-making, competitive pricing and financial risk management. Track live rates in the ETB exchange rates table.

✈️ Travel & Currency Planning

Visitors travelling to Tigray should convert to ETB (Br) before arrival. Understanding the current exchange rate helps estimate daily budgets, accommodation costs, local transport and shopping expenses — ensuring a well-planned, cost-controlled trip to Tigray. Check ETB vs major currencies for travel conversion rates.

🌎 Regional Monetary System

As a state within Ethiopia in Africa, Tigray uses the same national currency as every other state and region across the country. For the full country-level currency profile, broader forex data and all converter tools, visit the Ethiopia Currency page.

📋 Cross-Border Commerce in Tigray

Businesses engaged in international trade with Tigray rely on accurate ETB conversion rates for contract pricing, payment settlements and cash flow forecasting. Importers from Ethiopia and exporters supplying Tigray's markets both benefit from tracking real-time ETB movements against USD, EUR and regional currencies. View Africa regional currency rates for cross-border context.

💳 Investment & Financial Planning

Investors and financial planners targeting Tigray need reliable ETB exchange rate data for portfolio valuation, FDI analysis and remittance planning. The ETB rate against JPY, GBP and CNY also matters for businesses with multi-currency exposure across Africa markets. See ETB vs major world currencies for full comparison.

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🗺 Tigray Map View the Tigray satellite map with precise GPS coordinates for location intelligence.
🏙️ Cities in Tigray Explore cities and towns in Tigray for demographic facts and market research.
✈️ Tigray Travel Guide Access the travel standards guide for electrical plugs, driving rules and emergency numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tigray Currency & ETB Exchange Rates

What is the official currency of Tigray?

The official currency of Tigray, Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Birr with ISO code ETB and symbol Br. This is the national monetary unit of Ethiopia and is accepted across all states including Tigray.


What is the ETB exchange rate against the US Dollar?

The ETB to USD exchange rate is shown in the exchange rates table above and updated regularly. Use our dedicated ETB to USD converter for the most accurate rate for financial transactions, cross-border payments and international business operations related to Tigray.


Which currencies can I convert ETB into?

You can convert ETB into all major world currencies including USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY. This page shows live exchange rates for Tigray's currency against all five of these globally traded currencies — see the ETB vs major currencies card and the full exchange rates table — making it useful for forex trading, international procurement, remittance transfers and travel budgeting.


Is the currency in Tigray the same as in the rest of Ethiopia?

Yes. Tigray uses the same national currency — Ethiopian Birr (ETB) — as all other states and territories of Ethiopia. There is no separate regional or local currency in Tigray.


How does the ETB rate affect business in Tigray?

The ETB exchange rate directly influences import/export costs, supplier payment amounts, retail pricing and investment valuations for businesses in Tigray. A stronger ETB makes imports cheaper but can reduce export competitiveness, while a weaker ETB boosts exports but raises import and raw material costs. Monitoring the ETB rate is a core part of location intelligence and market research for Ethiopia.