🇺🇬Platinum Rate in Central Region Today
The platinum rate in Central Region today is UGX 212,156 per gram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up UGX 6,330 from the previous close. Rates across Central Region follow the national Uganda market, since gold is priced internationally and converted at the same exchange rate.
Platinum rate in Central Region — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | UGX 212,156 | UGX 194,476 | UGX 185,636 | UGX 159,117 | UGX 123,757 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | UGX 6,598,775 | UGX 6,048,877 | UGX 5,773,928 | UGX 4,949,081 | UGX 3,849,285 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | UGX 212,155,547 | UGX 194,475,918 | UGX 185,636,104 | UGX 159,116,660 | UGX 123,757,402 |
All figures in UGX (Shilling). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 24K per gram in Central Region
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 UGX exchange rate.
| Date | 24K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | UGX 212,189 | +UGX 6,330 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | UGX 205,859 | +UGX 3,193 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | UGX 202,666 | +UGX 8,567 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | UGX 194,099 | -UGX 6,195 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | UGX 200,294 | +UGX 3,542 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | UGX 196,753 | +UGX 2,788 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | UGX 193,964 | -UGX 4,036 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | UGX 198,001 | +UGX 1,720 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | UGX 196,280 | +UGX 146.16 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | UGX 196,134 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Central Region — questions
What is the platinum rate in Central Region today?
The platinum rate in Central Region today is UGX 212,156 per gram for 24K, and UGX 212,156 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current UGX exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Central Region?
One gram of 24K platinum costs UGX 212,156 in Central Region, and 22K costs UGX 194,476 per gram. 18K works out at UGX 159,117.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Central Region?
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 UGX 17,680 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 1 minute ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.