Uzbekistani Som (UZS) to USD — Uzbekistan Parallel Market Rate
By the ETCurrency rates deskUpdated hourly from P2P & exchange-market dataHow we calculate rates
This page shows how much the Uzbekistani Som (UZS) is worth in US dollars at Uzbekistan's parallel — or "black market" — exchange rate, updated through the day. It is the reverse of our USD to UZS page and reflects what your Uzbekistani Som actually fetches in dollars on the street.
Uzbekistan unified its exchange rates in 2017, sharply narrowing a once-enormous black-market gap for the som.
How much is the Uzbekistani Som worth in US dollars today?
To convert Uzbekistani Som into dollars you divide the amount by the number of UZS it takes to buy one dollar. When the parallel rate is weaker than the official one, each Uzbekistani Som buys fewer real dollars than the headline official rate implies.
This is why the parallel rate matters for anyone holding Uzbekistani Som: it shows the real, market-clearing dollar value rather than an official rate that may be hard to obtain.
Why the UZS to USD street rate differs from the bank
When you convert Uzbekistani Som to dollars at a bank, you get the official Central Bank of Uzbekistan (CBU) rate — if dollars are available. On the parallel market the dollar is dearer, driven by factors such as a legacy of currency controls, the 2017 liberalisation, ongoing convergence, so each Uzbekistani Som fetches fewer dollars there.
The larger the gap between the two rates, the more the official rate overstates what your Uzbekistani Som is really worth in dollars.
Converting Uzbekistani Som to dollars safely
Use our converter to turn any Uzbekistani Som amount into USD at the live parallel rate, and compare it side by side with the official rate. Exchange-rate figures here are aggregated from P2P platforms, community reports and market monitoring, and refreshed hourly.
These rates are published for information and price-transparency only — they are not an offer to trade and are not legal or financial advice. Many countries require foreign-currency transactions to go through licensed channels, so confirm the rules in Uzbekistan and use reputable providers before converting any Uzbekistani Som to dollars.