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Current Date And Time In Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
02:25:14 UYT
State: Colonia
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Population: 21,714

💰 Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia Currency & Exchange Rates


The official currency of Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia, Uruguay is the Uruguayan Peso (UYU), represented by the symbol $. This page provides live UYU exchange rates for Colonia del Sacramento 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 Colonia del Sacramento, accurate UYU conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the UYU exchange rate for international trade with Colonia del Sacramento • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Uruguay operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in South America markets.

Colonia del Sacramento is a city in Colonia, Uruguay, located in South America. All financial transactions, retail purchases and business dealings within Colonia del Sacramento are conducted using the Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — the same national monetary unit used across all cities and states of Uruguay. For the state-level and country-level currency data, visit the Colonia Currency page or the Uruguay Currency page.

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💰 Uruguayan Peso Currency Profile — Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia

Uruguayan Peso (UYU) is the official legal tender of Uruguay, used across all cities including Colonia del Sacramento. Identified by the currency symbol $ and the ISO 4217 code UYU, this currency underpins all financial transactions, retail commerce and business dealings in Colonia del Sacramento. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia.

Currency Name Uruguayan Peso
ISO 4217 Code UYU
Currency Symbol $
City Colonia del Sacramento
State Colonia
Country Uruguay
Continent South America

🔁 Live UYU Currency Converter — Colonia del Sacramento

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⏰ Rates as of Jul 28, 2026 11:30 PM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia (in UYU)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Colonia del Sacramento, converted to Uruguayan Peso (UYU) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Jul 28, 2026 11:30 PM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold) $ 5,202.40 $ 52,024.02 $ 60,679.80
22K (916, Jewellery Standard) $ 4,765.40 $ 47,654.01 $ 55,582.70
18K (750) $ 3,901.80 $ 39,018.02 $ 45,509.85
🥈 Silver (999 Fine) Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Kilogram
Fine Silver $ 74.21 $ 742.09 $ 74,208.70

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

📊 UYU Exchange Rates — Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia

Live UYU exchange rates for Colonia del Sacramento — showing exactly how much 1 $ Uruguayan Peso is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 UYU). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current UYU conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jul 28, 2026 11:30 PM UTC

Currency Code 1 UYU = Inverse Rate
United States DollarUSD0.02491 = 40.2153 UYU
EuroEUR0.02181 = 45.8333 UYU
Japanese YenJPY4.06871 = 0.2458 UYU
British Pound SterlingGBP0.01871 = 53.4666 UYU
Chinese YuanCNY0.16841 = 5.9387 UYU
Australian DollarAUD0.03581 = 27.9386 UYU
Canadian DollarCAD0.03501 = 28.5354 UYU
Swiss FrancCHF0.02031 = 49.1646 UYU
Mexican PesoMXN0.43391 = 2.3047 UYU
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💱 Uruguayan Peso VS Major World Currencies — Colonia del Sacramento

Compare the Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — the currency used in Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia — 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 UYU vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 $ buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Colonia del Sacramento imports and exports, benchmarking UYU strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Uruguay.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 28, 2026 11:30 PM UTC

Symbol Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
$🇺🇸 USD
United States Dollar
$ 1 = $ 0.0249$ 1 = $ 40.2153
🇪🇺 EUR
Euro
$ 1 = € 0.0218€ 1 = $ 45.8333
¥🇯🇵 JPY
Japanese Yen
$ 1 = ¥ 4.0687¥ 1 = $ 0.2458
£🇬🇧 GBP
British Pound Sterling
$ 1 = £ 0.0187£ 1 = $ 53.4666
¥🇨🇳 CNY
Chinese Yuan
$ 1 = ¥ 0.1684¥ 1 = $ 5.9387

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

🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — UYU

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — the currency used in Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia — currently ranks #87 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 46% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within South America, UYU ranks #8 of 13 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: UYU currently trades at 40.2153 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 86 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than UYU), and 75 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places UYU at rank #87 = 1 + 86 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How UYU Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

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

Rank Currency Value per US Dollar
#85 SRD — Surinamese Dollar 37.8515 per $1
#86 MRU — Mauritanian Ouguiya 40.1000 per $1
#87 UYU — Uruguayan Peso ⬤ (this page) 40.2153 per $1
#88 UAH — Ukrainian Hryvnia 44.8515 per $1
#89 TRY — Turkish Lira 47.3949 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in South America — Colonia del Sacramento Currency

See how the Uruguayan Peso (UYU) — used in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across South America. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Uruguay'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 28, 2026 11:30 PM UTC

Country Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
BrazilBRL
Brazilian real
$ 1 = R$ 0.1278R$ 1 = $ 7.8254
ColombiaCOP
Colombian peso
$ 1 = $ 79.2095$ 1 = $ 0.0126
ArgentinaARS
Argentine peso
$ 1 = $ 37.2927$ 1 = $ 0.0268
PeruPEN
Peruvian sol
$ 1 = S/. 0.0844S/. 1 = $ 11.8454
ChileCLP
Chilean peso
$ 1 = $ 23.2469$ 1 = $ 0.0430
EcuadorUSD
United States dollar
$ 1 = $ 0.0249$ 1 = $ 40.2153
BoliviaBOB
Bolivian boliviano
$ 1 = Bs. 0.2826Bs. 1 = $ 3.5385
ParaguayPYG
Paraguayan guaraní
$ 1 = ₲ 149.1844₲ 1 = $ 0.0067

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

💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading UYU in Colonia del Sacramento

💰 Everyday Payments in Colonia del Sacramento

Shops, transport and services across Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia price everything in Uruguayan Peso (UYU), marked with the $ symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Colonia del Sacramento runs on the exact same money as the rest of Uruguay. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Colonia del Sacramento can budget straight from the UYU exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the UYU Rate for Colonia del Sacramento Deals

A swing in the UYU rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Colonia del Sacramento. Companies buying from or selling into Colonia del Sacramento 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 Colonia del Sacramento

Travellers flying or driving into Colonia del Sacramento get a smoother trip by converting cash to UYU ($) 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 Colonia del Sacramento. Check the UYU vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Colonia del Sacramento's Place in Colonia's Currency Zone

Colonia del Sacramento, home to a recorded population of 21,714, is one of the commercial points of Colonia where UYU circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Uruguay. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the Colonia Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Colonia del Sacramento

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

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Colonia del Sacramento

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

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Colonia del Sacramento price 22K gold off the same UYU rate used throughout this page — roughly $ 4,765/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

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✈️ Colonia del Sacramento Travel Guide Access the travel standards guide for electrical plugs, driving rules and emergency numbers.
🌐 Colonia & Uruguay Compare rates on the Colonia currency page or the Uruguay currency page.

Frequently Asked Questions — Money & UYU in Colonia del Sacramento

What currency do I need in Colonia del Sacramento?

Colonia del Sacramento, like every city in Colonia and across Uruguay, runs on the Uruguayan Peso (ISO code UYU, symbol $). Carry or exchange into UYU before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.


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

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


Does Colonia del Sacramento use a different currency than the rest of Colonia?

No — Colonia del Sacramento shares the same UYU currency as every other city in Colonia and across Uruguay. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Colonia del Sacramento.


Which world currencies can I compare against UYU here?

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


How does the UYU rate affect prices and business in Colonia del Sacramento?

When UYU weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Colonia del Sacramento, 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 Colonia del Sacramento.


What is today's gold rate in Colonia del Sacramento?

Gold pricing in Colonia del Sacramento follows the national UYU rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly $ 4,765/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 Colonia del Sacramento?

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