Dollar rate in Syria today
Updated 5 hours ago
Buy
148.75
new Syrian pounds
Sell
149.50
new Syrian pounds
In old pounds 14,950
Syrian market rate from SYPNow
Syrian pound vs Lebanese pound
| Amount | Lebanese pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 SYP | 600 |
| 100 SYP | 60,000 |
| 1,000 SYP | 600,000 |
| 10,000 SYP | 6,000,000 |
Worked out through the dollar rate in both markets.
Dollar in Syria (new pounds)
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Reading the Syrian pound rate
This page shows the market rate of the US dollar in Syria, the price used in Damascus exchange shops, in new Syrian pounds. Today one dollar sells for about 149.50 new pounds.
Since 1 January 2026, Syria has used a redenominated currency: two zeros were removed, so 100 old pounds = 1 new pound. Many people still think and quote prices in old pounds, so we also show the old-pound equivalent, the new value × 100. A rate of 145 new pounds is the same as 14,500 old pounds. The new notes come in 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 pounds. The exchange of old notes ended at the end of July 2026.
Syrian pound and Lebanese lira
Many families move money between Lebanon and Syria, so we also show the cross rate between the Syrian pound and the Lebanese lira. It is calculated through the dollar: the Lebanese market rate divided by the Syrian market rate gives roughly how many lira one new Syrian pound is worth. It's an indicative figure. Exchangers on either side of the border set their own margins.
Source
The Syrian market rate is provided by SYPNow, which publishes Damascus market quotes. We credit SYPNow and thank them for making the data available. For the full story of the new currency (note designs, conversions and common mistakes), read the new Syrian pound explained.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dollar rate in Syria today?
On the Damascus market, one US dollar sells for about 149.50 new Syrian pounds today, according to SYPNow. In old pounds that is the same figure × 100.
What is the new Syrian pound?
On 1 January 2026, Syria introduced a redenominated pound under Decree No. 293 of 2025. Two zeros were removed, so 100 old pounds became 1 new pound. New notes come in 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 pounds and carry nature designs instead of portraits.
How do I convert old Syrian pounds to new ones?
Divide by 100. 5,000 old pounds = 50 new pounds, and 1,000 old pounds = 10 new pounds. To go back, multiply by 100. Prices and wages were converted at the same 100:1 ratio, so nobody became richer or poorer.
Can I still exchange old Syrian banknotes?
The official exchange period, first set at 90 days, was extended several times and ended at the end of July 2026, when about 95% of old notes had been replaced. If you still hold old notes, ask the Central Bank of Syria about any remaining arrangements.
How many Lebanese lira is one Syrian pound?
We calculate it through the dollar: divide the Lebanese market dollar rate by the Syrian market rate in new pounds. The result is indicative. Exchangers in Lebanon and Syria apply their own margins on this cross rate.