🇹🇿Silver Rate in Zanzibar Today
The silver rate in Zanzibar today is TZS 181,455 per troy ounce for 24K, based on an international spot price of $69.11 per troy ounce. That is up TZS 3,781 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into TZS for Zanzibar. 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 709,809.
Silver rate in Zanzibar — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | TZS 5,834 | TZS 5,348 | TZS 5,105 | TZS 4,375 | TZS 3,403 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | TZS 181,455 | TZS 166,334 | TZS 158,773 | TZS 136,091 | TZS 105,849 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | TZS 5,833,923 | TZS 5,347,763 | TZS 5,104,683 | TZS 4,375,442 | TZS 3,403,122 |
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 · 24K per troy ounce in Zanzibar
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 | 24K / troy ounce | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | TZS 182,395 | +TZS 3,781 | 2.12% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | TZS 178,614 | +TZS 6,018 | 3.49% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | TZS 172,596 | +TZS 4,708 | 2.80% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | TZS 167,888 | -TZS 5,724 | -3.30% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | TZS 173,612 | +TZS 2,975 | 1.74% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | TZS 170,638 | +TZS 301.95 | 0.18% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | TZS 170,336 | -TZS 1,791 | -1.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | TZS 172,126 | +TZS 2,064 | 1.21% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | TZS 170,062 | -TZS 884.85 | -0.52% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | TZS 170,947 | — | — |
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Silver rate in Zanzibar — questions
What is the silver rate in Zanzibar today?
The silver rate in Zanzibar today is TZS 181,455 per troy ounce for 24K, and TZS 181,455 per troy ounce 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 Zanzibar?
One gram of 24K silver costs TZS 5,834 in Zanzibar, and 22K costs TZS 5,348 per gram. 18K works out at TZS 4,375.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Zanzibar?
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 486.16 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Zanzibar 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 3 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.