🇹🇿Platinum Rate in Sumbawanga Today
The platinum rate in Sumbawanga today is TZS 119,472 per gram for 18K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up TZS 3,565 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into TZS for Sumbawanga. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Tanzania's larger markets, with a population of around 303,986.
Platinum rate in Sumbawanga — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | TZS 159,296 | TZS 146,021 | TZS 139,384 | TZS 119,472 | TZS 92,923 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | TZS 4,954,653 | TZS 4,541,765 | TZS 4,335,321 | TZS 3,715,989 | TZS 2,890,214 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | TZS 159,295,780 | TZS 146,021,132 | TZS 139,383,808 | TZS 119,471,835 | TZS 92,922,538 |
All figures in TZS (Shilling). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 18K per gram in Sumbawanga
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current TZS exchange rate.
| Date | 18K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | TZS 119,491 | +TZS 3,565 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | TZS 115,926 | +TZS 1,798 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | TZS 114,128 | +TZS 4,824 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | TZS 109,304 | -TZS 3,489 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | TZS 112,792 | +TZS 1,994 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | TZS 110,798 | +TZS 1,570 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | TZS 109,228 | -TZS 2,273 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | TZS 111,501 | +TZS 968.69 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | TZS 110,532 | +TZS 82.30 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | TZS 110,450 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Sumbawanga — questions
What is the platinum rate in Sumbawanga today?
The platinum rate in Sumbawanga today is TZS 119,472 per gram for 18K, and TZS 159,296 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current TZS exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Sumbawanga?
One gram of 24K platinum costs TZS 159,296 in Sumbawanga, and 22K costs TZS 146,021 per gram. 18K works out at TZS 119,472.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Sumbawanga?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is TZS 13,275 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Sumbawanga different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Tanzania — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 7 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.