Convert ZAR to CNY

🇿🇦 South African Rand to 🇨🇳 Chinese Yuan at today's live exchange rate.

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1 ZAR = 0.401768 CNY  •  1 CNY = 2.4890 ZAR
Mid-market reference rate · updated Fri, 30 Oct 2026

ZAR to CNY conversion table

ZARCNYCNYZAR
1.00 ZAR 0.40 CNY 1.00 CNY 2.49 ZAR
5.00 ZAR 2.01 CNY 5.00 CNY 12.45 ZAR
10.00 ZAR 4.02 CNY 10.00 CNY 24.89 ZAR
25.00 ZAR 10.04 CNY 25.00 CNY 62.23 ZAR
50.00 ZAR 20.09 CNY 50.00 CNY 124.45 ZAR
100.00 ZAR 40.18 CNY 100.00 CNY 248.90 ZAR
250.00 ZAR 100.44 CNY 250.00 CNY 622.25 ZAR
500.00 ZAR 200.88 CNY 500.00 CNY 1,244.50 ZAR
1,000.00 ZAR 401.77 CNY 1,000.00 CNY 2,489.00 ZAR
5,000.00 ZAR 2,008.84 CNY 5,000.00 CNY 12,445.00 ZAR
10,000.00 ZAR 4,017.68 CNY 10,000.00 CNY 24,890.01 ZAR

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About South African Rand & Chinese Yuan

The South African Rand (ZAR, R) is the currency of South Africa, and the Chinese Yuan (CNY, ¥) is the currency of China. This page shows the live mid-market ZAR/CNY rate — the midpoint between the buy and sell price — which is the fairest reference figure. Banks, card networks and money-transfer services usually add a small margin on top, so the exact amount you receive can differ.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 ZAR in CNY?

At today's live mid-market rate, 1 ZAR equals 0.401768 CNY. The rate updates daily; use the converter above for any amount.

Is this ZAR to CNY rate live?

Yes. The rate is a live daily mid-market reference rate refreshed about every 24 hours. It is ideal for estimates; a bank or card usually adds a margin, so the amount you pay can differ slightly.

How do I convert ZAR to CNY?

Type the amount of South African Rand you have into the box above and the converted amount in Chinese Yuan appears instantly, along with the current 1-to-1 rate and a table of common amounts.

What is the symbol for ZAR and CNY?

South African Rand is written R (ZAR) and Chinese Yuan is written ¥ (CNY).