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Current Date And Time In Mogadishu, Somalia

Monday, 27 July 2026
11:53:07 EAT
State: Banaadir
Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 2,587,183

💰 Somali Shilling (SOS) — Mogadishu, Banaadir Currency & Exchange Rates


The official currency of Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia is the Somali Shilling (SOS), represented by the symbol Sh. This page provides live SOS exchange rates for Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu, accurate SOS conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

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

Mogadishu is a city in Banaadir, Somalia, located in Africa. All financial transactions, retail purchases and business dealings within Mogadishu are conducted using the Somali Shilling (SOS) — the same national monetary unit used across all cities and states of Somalia. For the state-level and country-level currency data, visit the Banaadir Currency page or the Somalia Currency page.

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💰 Somali Shilling Currency Profile — Mogadishu, Banaadir

Somali Shilling (SOS) is the official legal tender of Somalia, used across all cities including Mogadishu. Identified by the currency symbol Sh and the ISO 4217 code SOS, this currency underpins all financial transactions, retail commerce and business dealings in Mogadishu. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Mogadishu, Banaadir.

Currency Name Somali Shilling
ISO 4217 Code SOS
Currency Symbol Sh
City Mogadishu
State Banaadir
Country Somalia
Continent Africa

🔁 Live SOS Currency Converter — Mogadishu

Convert any amount between Somali Shilling (SOS) and 162+ world currencies instantly, right on this page — no reload required.

 

⏰ Rates as of Jul 27, 2026 2:30 AM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Mogadishu, Banaadir (in SOS)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Mogadishu, converted to Somali Shilling (SOS) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Jul 27, 2026 2:30 AM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold) Sh 74,995.60 Sh 749,956.00 Sh 874,733.96
22K (916, Jewellery Standard) Sh 68,695.97 Sh 686,959.69 Sh 801,256.31
18K (750) Sh 56,246.70 Sh 562,467.00 Sh 656,050.47
🥈 Silver (999 Fine) Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Kilogram
Fine Silver Sh 1,085.76 Sh 10,857.64 Sh 1,085,763.53

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to SOS. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Mogadishu 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.

📊 SOS Exchange Rates — Mogadishu, Banaadir

Live SOS exchange rates for Mogadishu — showing exactly how much 1 Sh Somali Shilling is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 SOS). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current SOS conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Mogadishu, Banaadir.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jul 27, 2026 2:30 AM UTC

Currency Code 1 SOS = Inverse Rate
United States DollarUSD0.00181 = 570.4665 SOS
EuroEUR0.00151 = 650.1191 SOS
Japanese YenJPY0.28671 = 3.4885 SOS
British Pound SterlingGBP0.00131 = 760.6829 SOS
Chinese YuanCNY0.01191 = 84.2788 SOS
Australian DollarAUD0.00251 = 399.3488 SOS
Canadian DollarCAD0.00251 = 404.6556 SOS
Swiss FrancCHF0.00141 = 699.6773 SOS
Mexican PesoMXN0.03061 = 32.7041 SOS
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💱 Somali Shilling VS Major World Currencies — Mogadishu

Compare the Somali Shilling (SOS) — the currency used in Mogadishu, Banaadir — 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 SOS vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 Sh buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Mogadishu imports and exports, benchmarking SOS strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Somalia.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 27, 2026 2:30 AM UTC

Symbol Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
$🇺🇸 USD
United States Dollar
Sh 1 = $ 0.0018$ 1 = Sh 570.4665
🇪🇺 EUR
Euro
Sh 1 = € 0.0015€ 1 = Sh 650.1191
¥🇯🇵 JPY
Japanese Yen
Sh 1 = ¥ 0.2867¥ 1 = Sh 3.4885
£🇬🇧 GBP
British Pound Sterling
Sh 1 = £ 0.0013£ 1 = Sh 760.6829
¥🇨🇳 CNY
Chinese Yuan
Sh 1 = ¥ 0.0119¥ 1 = Sh 84.2788

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

🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — SOS

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Somali Shilling (SOS) — the currency used in Mogadishu, Banaadir — currently ranks #129 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 20% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Africa, SOS ranks #29 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: SOS currently trades at 570.4665 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 128 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than SOS), and 33 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places SOS at rank #129 = 1 + 128 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How SOS Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

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

Rank Currency Value per US Dollar
#127 CRC — Costa Rican Colón 454.2685 per $1
#128 KZT — Kazakhstani Tenge 475.6186 per $1
#129 SOS — Somali Shilling ⬤ (this page) 570.4665 per $1
#130 XOF — CFA Franc BCEAO 575.5890 per $1
#131 XAF — CFA Franc BEAC 575.5890 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Africa — Mogadishu Currency

See how the Somali Shilling (SOS) — used in Mogadishu, Somalia — 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 Somalia'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 • Jul 27, 2026 2:30 AM UTC

Country Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
NigeriaNGN
Nigerian naira
Sh 1 = ₦ 2.3923₦ 1 = Sh 0.4180
EthiopiaETB
Ethiopian birr
Sh 1 = Br 0.2824Br 1 = Sh 3.5406
EgyptEGP
Egyptian pound
Sh 1 = E£ 0.0892E£ 1 = Sh 11.2151
Democratic Republic Of The CongoCDF
Congolese franc
Sh 1 = Fr 4.0361Fr 1 = Sh 0.2478
TanzaniaTZS
Tanzanian shilling
Sh 1 = Sh 4.6278Sh 1 = Sh 0.2161
South AfricaZAR
South African rand
Sh 1 = R 0.0294R 1 = Sh 34.0667
KenyaKES
Kenyan shilling
Sh 1 = Sh 0.2272Sh 1 = Sh 4.4018
SudanSDG
Sudanese pound
Sh 1 = ج.س. 1.0527ج.س. 1 = Sh 0.9500

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

Sh SOS Quick Snapshot
1 USDSh 570.47
1 EURSh 650.12
1 GBPSh 760.68
🥳 Gold 22K/gSh 68,696
🎯 Global Rank#129/162

💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading SOS in Mogadishu

💰 Everyday Payments in Mogadishu

Shops, transport and services across Mogadishu, Banaadir price everything in Somali Shilling (SOS), marked with the Sh symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Mogadishu runs on the exact same money as the rest of Somalia. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Mogadishu can budget straight from the SOS exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the SOS Rate for Mogadishu Deals

A swing in the SOS rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Mogadishu. Companies buying from or selling into Mogadishu track this rate closely to time purchase orders, hedge exposure and protect margins on cross-border deals. The live rate table above updates regularly for exactly this kind of monitoring.

✈️ Budgeting a Trip to Mogadishu

Travellers flying or driving into Mogadishu get a smoother trip by converting cash to SOS (Sh) before arrival rather than relying on last-minute airport counters. Knowing today's rate makes it far easier to estimate hotel bills, local transport and day-to-day spending money once you land in Mogadishu. Check the SOS vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Mogadishu's Place in Banaadir's Currency Zone

Mogadishu, home to a recorded population of 2,587,183, is one of the commercial points of Banaadir where SOS circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Somalia. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the Banaadir Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Mogadishu

Exporters shipping out of Mogadishu and importers supplying its local retailers both live with the SOS conversion rate on the day a contract is signed. Watching real-time SOS movement against USD, EUR and neighbouring currencies helps lock in margins before a shipment ever leaves the warehouse. View Africa regional currency rates for the wider trade picture around Mogadishu.

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Mogadishu

Anyone remitting funds, buying property or building a financial position tied to Mogadishu needs today's SOS rate, not last week's. The SOS rate against JPY, GBP and CNY matters just as much for portfolios with exposure across Africa. See SOS vs major world currencies for the full comparison.

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Mogadishu price 22K gold off the same SOS rate used throughout this page — roughly Sh 68,696/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

🔎 Related City & State Tools

🗺 Mogadishu Map View the Mogadishu satellite map with precise GPS coordinates for location intelligence.
📍 Nearby Cities Explore cities near Mogadishu for distance, direction and market-research context.
✈️ Mogadishu Travel Guide Access the travel standards guide for electrical plugs, driving rules and emergency numbers.
🌐 Banaadir & Somalia Compare rates on the Banaadir currency page or the Somalia currency page.

Frequently Asked Questions — Money & SOS in Mogadishu

What currency do I need in Mogadishu?

Mogadishu, like every city in Banaadir and across Somalia, runs on the Somali Shilling (ISO code SOS, symbol Sh). Carry or exchange into SOS before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.


What's today's SOS to US Dollar rate?

Check the live exchange rates table above for the current SOS/USD rate, refreshed on every page load. For exact figures, use our dedicated SOS to USD converter to run invoices, remittances or trip budgets tied to Mogadishu.


Does Mogadishu use a different currency than the rest of Banaadir?

No — Mogadishu shares the same SOS currency as every other city in Banaadir and across Somalia. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Mogadishu.


Which world currencies can I compare against SOS here?

This page tracks SOS against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time — see the exchange rates table and the SOS vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Mogadishu.


How does the SOS rate affect prices and business in Mogadishu?

When SOS weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Mogadishu, while locally made exports become cheaper for overseas buyers. When it strengthens, the opposite happens. Tracking the rate day to day is standard practice for procurement and pricing teams operating in Mogadishu.


What is today's gold rate in Mogadishu?

Gold pricing in Mogadishu follows the national SOS rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly Sh 68,696/gram today. See the gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.


Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Mogadishu?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Mogadishu accept major international cards for withdrawals in SOS. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.