Gold Price in Egypt Today — Live
Gold price today in Egypt is broadly flat against yesterday’s close, with spot gold at $4,380.04 an ounce — Sunday 20 September 2026, 12:38 · Source: DahabPulse.
How much is 21K gold per gram in Egypt today?
As of 20 Sept 2026, 21K gold per gram in Egypt is 6,424.49 EGP — source DahabPulse. Other karats: 24K 7,342.27, 22K 6,730.66, and 18K 5,506.70. Prices update every 10 minutes from international market data and reflect the raw metal value before making charges.
Is the gold price high today in Egypt?
As of 20 Sept 2026, gold today in Egypt is roughly flat versus yesterday’s close, with the spot ounce at $4,380.04 — source DahabPulse. It trades 6.27% below the 30-day recorded high ($4,673.12/oz) and 2.59% above the low ($4,269.31/oz). Data from DahabPulse’s daily price record; prices update every 10 minutes.
How much is a Gold Pound today in Egypt?
As of 20 Sept 2026, a Gold Pound (8g of 21K) in Egypt is 51,395.91 EGP — source DahabPulse. Other sizes: Half Pound (4g) 25,697.96, Quarter Pound (2g) 12,848.98. The value is computed from the live gold price, before minting premium or dealer margin.
Egypt has one of the most active gold markets in Africa and the Middle East, deeply tied to cultural traditions — the shabka (gold gift from groom to bride) is a cornerstone of Egyptian weddings. The most popular purity is 21K. After multiple EGP devaluations since 2022, many Egyptians buy gold as an inflation hedge, driving demand even as prices in pounds have surged. The major gold markets are Khan el-Khalili in Cairo and the old bazaars of Alexandria and Aswan. Egypt also produces gold from mines in the Eastern Desert. When buying, confirm whether the shop price includes the full making charge (agr al-san'a).
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Frequently asked questions
How is 21K gold price calculated in Egypt?
21K gold is 87.5% pure gold. To calculate the price per gram in EGP, DahabPulse multiplies the international spot price (USD/troy oz) by 87.5%, divides by 31.1 (grams per troy oz), then converts using the live EGP/USD exchange rate. Prices update automatically every 10 minutes.
How often does DahabPulse update gold prices in Egypt?
Gold prices on DahabPulse update every 10 minutes using institutional-grade data from TwelveData. Exchange rates update daily. The price shown is the international spot rate converted to EGP — it may differ slightly from dealer prices due to making charges and shop premiums.
How much is a gold bar today in Egypt?
Gold bars (ingots) are 24K (999) pure gold and are bought by the gram — common sizes are 1g, 5g, 10g, 50g, 100g, 1 ounce and 1 kilo. The "By bars" table above shows the live 24K metal value for each bar size in EGP. Physical bars carry a small premium over this metal value, which is higher on smaller bars and varies by brand (e.g. PAMP, Emirates Gold).
How do gold weight units convert — gram, tola, ounce, kilo?
1 kilo = 1,000 grams, 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams, and 1 tola = 11.664 grams. To price any weight, multiply the per-gram price for your karat (in the table above) by the number of grams — e.g. a 10-gram piece = per-gram price × 10.
Why is the gold price at shops higher than the price shown here?
The price here is the live international gold-content value per gram, converted to EGP. Jewelry shops add a making charge (أجر الصنعة) for craftsmanship, plus VAT where it applies, so the final shop price is higher. The raw gold rate itself is standardized — ask for the making charge separately when comparing shops.
How much is a gram of dahab (gold) today in Egypt?
"Dahab" is the Egyptian Arabic word for gold. The live price per gram of dahab today is shown in the table above for every karat — 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K — in Egyptian pounds, updated every 10 minutes from the international market. 21K is the karat most Egyptians buy.
Why do Egyptians prefer 21K gold?
21K gold (87.5% pure) has been Egypt's standard for generations — it balances high purity with the durability needed for intricate handcrafted jewelry. Egyptian goldsmithing tradition favors detailed designs that hold their shape better in 21K than in softer 24K. Most Egyptian jewelry shops price and sell predominantly in 21K.
Is buying gold in Egypt a hedge against pound devaluation?
Many Egyptians buy gold to protect savings from EGP devaluation. Since gold is priced in USD internationally, its EGP value rises when the pound weakens. After major devaluations in 2022–2023, demand for gold surged as a store of value. Note: gold prices also fluctuate based on global factors — this is not financial advice.
How much will a shop pay for used gold in Egypt?
The goldsmith pays for the metal only — weight and karat at the live per-gram price in the table above, minus their margin. The making charge you paid when buying is not recoverable, which is why the sell price is always below the buy price even when the gold price has not moved. Weigh the piece, check its hallmark, and ask more than one shop before selling.
How often does the Egypt gold price update here?
Prices on this page refresh every 10 minutes from institutional market data, so the figures track the international spot rate through the trading day rather than being set once each morning. The EGP conversion uses the goldsmith dollar («دولار الصاغة»), the rate Egyptian jewellers actually price against, which is why our figures track shop prices more closely than the official bank rate does.