🇿🇲Platinum Rate in Zambia Today
The platinum rate in Zambia today is ZMW 926.24 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up ZMW 27.63 from the previous close.
Platinum rate in Zambia — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ZMW 1,010 | ZMW 926.24 | ZMW 884.14 | ZMW 757.84 | ZMW 589.43 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ZMW 31,428 | ZMW 28,809 | ZMW 27,500 | ZMW 23,571 | ZMW 18,333 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ZMW 1,010,448 | ZMW 926,244 | ZMW 884,142 | ZMW 757,836 | ZMW 589,428 |
All figures in ZMW (Kwacha). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 22K per gram in Zambia
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 ZMW exchange rate.
| Date | 22K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ZMW 926.39 | +ZMW 27.63 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ZMW 898.76 | +ZMW 13.94 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ZMW 884.82 | +ZMW 37.41 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ZMW 847.41 | -ZMW 27.05 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ZMW 874.46 | +ZMW 15.46 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ZMW 859.00 | +ZMW 12.18 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ZMW 846.82 | -ZMW 17.63 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ZMW 864.45 | +ZMW 7.51 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ZMW 856.94 | +ZMW 0.6400 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ZMW 856.30 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Zambia — questions
What is the platinum rate in Zambia today?
The platinum rate in Zambia today is ZMW 926.24 per gram for 22K, and ZMW 1,010 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current ZMW exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Zambia?
One gram of 24K platinum costs ZMW 1,010 in Zambia, and 22K costs ZMW 926.24 per gram. 18K works out at ZMW 757.84.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Zambia?
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 ZMW 84.20 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
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.