24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
LKR 552,794
per tola (11.66g)
Per gramLKR 47,394
Per 10gLKR 473,939
Gold Rate / Sri Lanka
Gold Rate in Sri Lanka Today
LiveLive gold rates for Sri Lanka by karat purity. Prices are market references only - final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
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Currency: LKR
Sri Lanka gold rate today is benchmarked through Colombo market flow with live XAU conversion into LKR. Current 24K reference is LKR 47,394 per gram and LKR 552,794 per tola, with city references for Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Jaffna, and Kurunegala.
Today vs Yesterday (24K / gram)
LKR 47,393.94
Yesterday: LKR 47,609.97
Down LKR 216.03 (-0.45%)
24K per Tola
LKR 552,794
Local reference update:
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Estimated Value
LKR 43,444.44
LKR 43,444.44 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
Gold Rate Today in Sri Lanka
If you are searching for gold rate in Sri Lanka today, this page provides 24K, 22K and 21K references in LKR with Colombo benchmark context, city-level spread checks, and practical buying guidance.
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
LKR 506,727
per tola (11.66g)
Per gramLKR 43,444
Per 10gLKR 434,444
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
LKR 483,694
per tola (11.66g)
Per gramLKR 41,470
Per 10gLKR 414,697
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
LKR 414,595
per tola (11.66g)
Per gramLKR 35,545
Per 10gLKR 355,455
PURITY COMPARISON
24K
99.9%
22K
91.6%
21K
87.5%
18K
75.0%
Gold Price Per Gram, Tola & Ounce in Sri Lanka
Unit breakdown below is 24K reference only. Each row shows today price, yesterday reference, and daily move to avoid duplicate interpretation across cards.
| Unit | Today | Yesterday | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Gram (24K) | LKR 47,393.94 | LKR 47,609.97 | LKR 216.03 (-0.45%) |
| Per 10 Gram (24K) | LKR 473,939.37 | LKR 476,099.68 | LKR 2,160.31 (-0.45%) |
| Per Tola (24K) | LKR 552,793.58 | LKR 555,313.33 | LKR 2,519.75 (-0.45%) |
| Per Troy Ounce (24K) | LKR 1,474,116.22 | LKR 1,480,835.54 | LKR 6,719.32 (-0.45%) |
Sri Lanka Gold Price Chart (per tola)
Trend view for Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
Gold Rate Changes for Last 10 days in Sri Lanka
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in Sri Lanka.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | LKR 35,545.45 | LKR 43,444.44 | LKR 47,393.94 | -0.45% |
| May 15, 2026 | LKR 35,707.48 | LKR 43,642.47 | LKR 47,609.97 | -2.48% |
| May 14, 2026 | LKR 36,617.01 | LKR 44,754.13 | LKR 48,822.68 | -0.42% |
| May 13, 2026 | LKR 36,770.43 | LKR 44,941.64 | LKR 49,027.24 | +0.43% |
| May 12, 2026 | LKR 36,613.10 | LKR 44,749.34 | LKR 48,817.47 | -0.87% |
| May 11, 2026 | LKR 36,934.80 | LKR 45,142.54 | LKR 49,246.40 | -0.04% |
| May 08, 2026 | LKR 36,948.11 | LKR 45,158.80 | LKR 49,264.14 | +0.44% |
| May 07, 2026 | LKR 36,786.86 | LKR 44,961.72 | LKR 49,049.15 | +0.38% |
| May 06, 2026 | LKR 36,646.76 | LKR 44,790.48 | LKR 48,862.34 | +2.77% |
| May 05, 2026 | LKR 35,659.73 | LKR 43,584.11 | LKR 47,546.30 | +0.80% |
Daily Gold Rates in Sri Lanka (Last 30 Days)
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in Sri Lanka compares with recent market movement (Apr 15, 2026 to May 17, 2026).
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | LKR 35,545.45 | LKR 43,444.44 | LKR 47,393.94 | -0.45% |
| May 15, 2026 | LKR 35,707.48 | LKR 43,642.47 | LKR 47,609.97 | -2.48% |
| May 14, 2026 | LKR 36,617.01 | LKR 44,754.13 | LKR 48,822.68 | -0.42% |
| May 13, 2026 | LKR 36,770.43 | LKR 44,941.64 | LKR 49,027.24 | +0.43% |
| May 12, 2026 | LKR 36,613.10 | LKR 44,749.34 | LKR 48,817.47 | -0.87% |
| May 11, 2026 | LKR 36,934.80 | LKR 45,142.54 | LKR 49,246.40 | -0.04% |
| May 08, 2026 | LKR 36,948.11 | LKR 45,158.80 | LKR 49,264.14 | +0.44% |
| May 07, 2026 | LKR 36,786.86 | LKR 44,961.72 | LKR 49,049.15 | +0.38% |
| May 06, 2026 | LKR 36,646.76 | LKR 44,790.48 | LKR 48,862.34 | +2.77% |
| May 05, 2026 | LKR 35,659.73 | LKR 43,584.11 | LKR 47,546.30 | +0.80% |
| May 04, 2026 | LKR 35,375.60 | LKR 43,236.84 | LKR 47,167.46 | -2.38% |
| May 01, 2026 | LKR 36,239.73 | LKR 44,293.01 | LKR 48,319.65 | +0.33% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | LKR 36,120.76 | LKR 44,147.60 | LKR 48,161.01 | +1.53% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | LKR 35,576.76 | LKR 43,482.71 | LKR 47,435.68 | -1.01% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | LKR 35,939.17 | LKR 43,925.65 | LKR 47,918.89 | -1.79% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | LKR 36,595.88 | LKR 44,728.29 | LKR 48,794.50 | -0.99% |
| Apr 24, 2026 | LKR 36,962.98 | LKR 45,176.97 | LKR 49,283.97 | +0.37% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | LKR 36,828.35 | LKR 45,012.43 | LKR 49,104.47 | -0.58% |
| Apr 22, 2026 | LKR 37,042.82 | LKR 45,274.56 | LKR 49,390.42 | +0.73% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | LKR 36,775.91 | LKR 44,948.33 | LKR 49,034.54 | -2.25% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | LKR 37,622.82 | LKR 45,983.45 | LKR 50,163.77 | -1.05% |
| Apr 17, 2026 | LKR 38,022.02 | LKR 46,471.36 | LKR 50,696.02 | +1.51% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | LKR 37,456.88 | LKR 45,780.64 | LKR 49,942.51 | -0.30% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | LKR 37,571.16 | LKR 45,920.31 | LKR 50,094.88 | 0.00% |
Gold Price in Major Cities of Sri Lanka
City references below apply local market spread assumptions over the national 24K benchmark so rates are not shown as identical placeholders. Final quotes can still vary by dealer policy and inventory.
Sri Lanka Gold Market Benchmark (Colombo Pettah)
Sri Lanka gold market is led by Colombo's Pettah and Sea Street dealer corridor, where national retail benchmark flow is strongest before city-level spread is applied.
Local gold is widely referred to as Ran (රන්), and 22K remains the dominant jewelry purity in most retail segments.
LKR Price Display (24K)
| Unit | USD | LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Per gram (24K) | $146.00 | LKR 47,393.94 |
| Per tola (24K) | $1,702.95 | LKR 552,793.58 |
| Per 10g (24K) | $1,460.03 | LKR 473,939.37 |
FX reference: 1 USD ≈ 324.61 LKR
Sri Lanka Purity and Tax Snapshot
| Category | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most common jewelry purity | 22K (916) | Dominant in local wedding and gifting demand |
| Investment purity | 24K (999) | Used for bars and pure-gold benchmark tracking |
| Jewelry VAT | 15% | Applied at billing stage in most retail invoices |
| Import sensitivity | High | Local rates react quickly to USD/LKR and import cost |
Sri Lanka Major City Market Guide
| City | Gold Market |
|---|---|
| Colombo | Pettah / Sea Street benchmark corridor |
| Kandy | Dalada Veediya and city-center jewelers |
| Galle | Galle Fort and southern retail dealer network |
| Negombo | Airport-linked retail and local dealer corridor |
| Jaffna | Northern city jewelry market |
| Kurunegala | Central province retail benchmark corridor |
USD/LKR and Economic Context
Sri Lanka gold prices in LKR are directly affected by USD/LKR. With 1 USD near 324.61 LKR, even a stable USD gold spot can still move local LKR gold benchmarks through currency shifts.
During Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis, gold demand rose sharply as a store-of-value hedge while LKR depreciated, and local gold benchmarks moved materially higher in rupee terms.
Ratnapura remains an important gem-and-gold retail center where gold-set gemstone jewelry demand is structurally strong compared with many other city markets.
Why Gold Prices Change
Gold prices in Sri Lanka are primarily driven by international XAU spot converted into LKR through USD/LKR movement. Since Sri Lanka imports gold, exchange-rate pressure, import-duty policy, VAT on jewelry, and city-level dealer spread all influence final retail pricing.
Global XAU Spot
International spot gold is the first driver of Sri Lanka pricing and is transmitted into local quotes through active import-linked channels.
USD/LKR Exchange Rate
LKR conversion can amplify local moves even when dollar spot is stable, so FX movement is a core factor in Sri Lanka benchmark behavior.
Colombo Pettah Benchmark
Colombo's Pettah and Sea Street usually anchor national benchmark visibility before city-level spread is added.
Import Duty and VAT
Sri Lanka's import-cost structure and jewelry VAT can widen final checkout above base benchmark metal value.
Wedding and Festival Demand
Wedding cycles and seasonal gifting demand can raise retail turnover and widen dealer premium in lower-liquidity city markets.
Economic Stress Hedge Demand
During high-inflation and currency-stress periods, households often increase gold demand as a long-term store of value.
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Disclaimer: Gold rates are indicative and may vary by city, jeweler premiums, making charges, taxes, and exchange spreads. Data is informational only and not financial advice.