Current Date And Time In Yangon, Myanmar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:15:02 MMT
Capital: Yangon
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 7,355,075
Area: 10,276.71 km²
State Code: YA
The official currency of Yangon, Myanmar is the Burmese Kyat (MMK), represented by the symbol Ks. This page provides live MMK exchange rates for Yangon 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 Myanmar, accurate MMK conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.
Use this page to check the MMK exchange rate for international trade with Yangon • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Myanmar operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Asia markets.
Yangon is a state in Myanmar, located in Asia. All financial transactions, government revenues, retail purchases and business dealings within Yangon are conducted using the Burmese Kyat (MMK) — the same national monetary unit used across all states and regions of Myanmar. For the complete country-level currency data, visit the Myanmar Currency page.
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Burmese Kyat (MMK) is the official legal tender of Myanmar, used across all states including Yangon. Identified by the currency symbol Ks and the ISO 4217 code MMK, this currency underpins all financial transactions, government revenues and business dealings in Yangon. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Yangon, Myanmar.
Convert any amount between Burmese Kyat (MMK) and 162+ world currencies instantly, right on this page — no reload required.
⏰ Rates as of Aug 11, 2026 2:30 PM UTC
Indicative gold and silver prices for Yangon, converted to Burmese Kyat (MMK) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.
⏰ Spot rate as of Aug 11, 2026 2:30 PM UTC
⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to MMK. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Yangon 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.
Live MMK exchange rates for Yangon — showing exactly how much 1 Ks Burmese Kyat is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 MMK). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current MMK conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Yangon, Myanmar.
⏰ Updated hourly • Aug 11, 2026 2:30 PM UTC
Compare the Burmese Kyat (MMK) — the currency used in Yangon, Myanmar — 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 MMK vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 Ks buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Yangon imports and exports, benchmarking MMK strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Myanmar.
⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Aug 11, 2026 2:30 PM UTC
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Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Burmese Kyat (MMK) — the currency used in Yangon, Myanmar — currently ranks #143 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 12% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Asia, MMK ranks #41 of 50 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: MMK currently trades at 2,099.6700 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 142 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than MMK), and 19 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places MMK at rank #143 = 1 + 142 currencies stronger than it.
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The currencies ranked immediately above and below MMK by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.
| Rank | Currency | Value per US Dollar |
|---|---|---|
| #141 | ARS — Argentine Peso | 1,490.9896 per $1 |
| #142 | MWK — Malawian Kwacha | 1,733.4255 per $1 |
| #143 | MMK — Myanma Kyat ⬤ (this page) | 2,099.6700 per $1 |
| #144 | CDF — Congolese Franc | 2,275.0000 per $1 |
| #145 | TZS — Tanzanian Shilling | 2,654.9850 per $1 |
See how the Burmese Kyat (MMK) — used in Yangon, Myanmar — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Asia. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Myanmar'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 2:30 PM UTC
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