Standard
From $10 · spreads from 1.2 pips
- — 100+ tradable CFD instruments
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Countries · Africa
Online forex broker for traders in Zambia
Traders in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola are in step with central European time, which suits the London session well. ZYZ Capital offers Zambian traders MetaTrader 5 access to forex, metals, energies and indices from a $10 starting balance.
- Local time zone
- Central Africa Time (GMT+2)
- Main cities
- Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola
- Minimum deposit
- $10 (Standard account)
- Platform
- MetaTrader 5 — web, desktop, Android, iOS
- Client support
- Multilingual · 24/7
- Islamic account
- Swap-free on request
Forex market hours in Lusaka time
| Session | Opens (GMT+2) | Closes (GMT+2) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 00:00 | 09:00 |
| Tokyo | 02:00 | 11:00 |
| London | 10:00 | 19:00 |
| New York | 15:00 | 00:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 15:00 | 19:00 |
The forex week opens on Monday 00:00 and closes on Saturday 00:00 Lusaka time. Times shown follow European and US winter time; subtract one hour while Europe and the US observe daylight saving.
Popular markets with traders in Zambia
One MetaTrader 5 account gives traders in Zambia access to major, minor and exotic currency pairs, gold, silver and platinum, WTI and Brent crude, natural gas and leading cash indices from the US, Europe and Asia.
Accounts for Zambia traders
Pro
From $5,000 · spreads from 0.0 pips
- — Premium execution with bank, brokerage, and client liquidity
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Bullion
From $20,000 · spreads from 0.0 pips
- — Premium execution with bank, brokerage, and client liquidity
- — Fast market execution
- — Multiple Order Type
Why traders in Zambia choose ZYZ Capital
- Low entry point: start with $10 on a Standard account and scale up to Pro or Bullion pricing as your trading grows.
- Swap-free trading: Islamic accounts with no overnight interest, available on request.
- MetaTrader 5 everywhere: trade from Lusaka on desktop, in the browser or on Android and iOS with one login.
- 24/7 support: a multilingual desk for account, verification, funding and platform questions.
- Protected client funds: client money is held in segregated accounts. Read more on our security of funds page.
Before you open an account
ZYZ Capital Limited (Registration No. 2024-00712) is incorporated in Saint Lucia and provides execution-only services. It is your responsibility to make sure that trading leveraged products is permitted where you live. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. See our risk disclaimer and regional restrictions.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can I open a ZYZ Capital trading account from Zambia?
Yes. Residents of Zambia can register online in a few minutes. ZYZ Capital Limited is incorporated in Saint Lucia (Registration No. 2024-00712) and serves clients internationally. You are responsible for confirming that trading leveraged products is permitted under the laws of Zambia.
What is the best time to trade forex in Zambia?
Liquidity is usually deepest when the London and New York sessions overlap, which is between 15:00 and 19:00 Central Africa Time (GMT+2) in Lusaka. Times move one hour earlier while Europe and the US are on summer time.
What is the minimum deposit for traders in Zambia?
The Standard account starts from $10. Pro starts from $5,000 and Bullion from $20,000. Accounts are held in US dollars; if you fund in Zambian kwacha (ZMW) by card or bank transfer, your bank or card issuer converts the amount.
Is a swap-free Islamic account available in Zambia?
Yes. Swap-free accounts are available on request for traders in Zambia. No overnight interest is charged or paid on positions held past the daily rollover.
Which trading platform can I use in Zambia?
MetaTrader 5, on the web, Windows desktop, Android and iOS. One login works across every device.
How do I contact ZYZ Capital support from Zambia?
Our multilingual support desk is available 24/7. Email info@zyzcapitalltd.com or use the contact form on our website and we will reply as quickly as possible.
Start trading from Zambia
Open a live account in minutes and trade forex, gold and indices from Lusaka on MetaTrader 5.