🇱🇰Platinum Rate in Colombo Today
The platinum rate in Colombo today is Rs18,340,242 per kilogram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up Rs547,194 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into LKR for Colombo. 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 Sri Lanka's larger markets, with a population of around 648,034.
Platinum rate in Colombo — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | Rs20,008 | Rs18,340 | Rs17,507 | Rs15,006 | Rs11,671 |
| 1 Sovereign (Pavan) (8 g) | Rs160,060 | Rs146,722 | Rs140,053 | Rs120,045 | Rs93,369 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | Rs622,304 | Rs570,445 | Rs544,516 | Rs466,728 | Rs363,011 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | Rs20,007,537 | Rs18,340,242 | Rs17,506,595 | Rs15,005,653 | Rs11,671,063 |
All figures in LKR (Rupee). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 22K per kilogram in Colombo
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 LKR exchange rate.
| Date | 22K / kilogram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | Rs18,343,158 | +Rs547,194 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | Rs17,795,964 | +Rs276,027 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | Rs17,519,937 | +Rs740,608 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | Rs16,779,329 | -Rs535,531 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | Rs17,314,861 | +Rs306,157 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | Rs17,008,704 | +Rs241,038 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | Rs16,767,666 | -Rs348,921 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | Rs17,116,588 | +Rs148,705 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | Rs16,967,883 | +Rs12,635 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | Rs16,955,248 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Colombo — questions
What is the platinum rate in Colombo today?
The platinum rate in Colombo today is Rs18,340,242 per kilogram for 22K, and Rs20,007,537 per kilogram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current LKR exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Colombo?
One gram of 24K platinum costs Rs20,008 in Colombo, and 22K costs Rs18,340 per gram. 18K works out at Rs15,006.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Colombo?
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 Rs1,667 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Colombo different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Sri Lanka — 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 6 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.