24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
£109
per gram
Live gold rates for London by karat purity. Prices are market references only — final cost varies by jeweler premium, making charges, taxes, and local spread.
London gold rate today is tracked in alignment with the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) - the global authority for gold spot pricing based in the City of London. London's Hatton Garden in Holborn is the UK's premier jewelry and gold district, home to over 300 jewelers and bullion dealers in one concentrated street. London also has large South Asian jewelry markets in Southall (West London) and Whitechapel (East London), where 22K gold jewelry for Pakistani and Indian weddings is the primary trade. London rates typically represent the tightest dealer spread in the UK due to extreme market competition. Latest local-time refresh: the current 24K rate is £109 per gram and £3,393 per troy ounce. 22K is £100 per gram and 21K is £95 per gram.
If you are searching for today gold rate in London, United Kingdom, this page gives live 24K, 22K and 21K references in GBP with gram, troy ounce, tola and 10 gram breakdowns.
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
£109
per gram
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
£100
per gram
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
£95
per gram
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
£82
per gram
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
£109.10
per gram
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
£3,393.39
per troy ounce
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
£1,272.52
per tola
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
£1,091.00
per 10 gram
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Estimated Value
£100.01
£100.01 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
Compare today's city benchmark with UK-wide reference to understand local retail spread before purchase.
| London 24K / gram | £109 |
| UK national 24K / gram | £109 |
| Difference | +£0 higher in London |
Local reference market: LBMA / Hatton Garden market.
This benchmark reflects local demand, inventory spread, and dealer quote behavior on top of international spot and GBP/USD movement.
UK context: LBMA benchmark pricing flows into city quotes, while retail jewelry checkout can include 20% VAT and making charges above spot.
Trend view for London, United Kingdom. This chart uses the same local reference series shown in the table below.
This 10-day table shows the short-term direction for 18K, 22K and 24K rates in London.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | £81.825 | £100.01 | £109.10 | +0.86% |
| 19 May 2026 | £81.1265 | £99.1546 | £108.17 | -1.01% |
| 18 May 2026 | £81.9583 | £100.17 | £109.28 | -0.07% |
| 15 May 2026 | £82.0176 | £100.24 | £109.36 | -2.61% |
| 14 May 2026 | £84.2194 | £102.93 | £112.29 | -0.42% |
| 13 May 2026 | £84.5722 | £103.37 | £112.76 | +0.43% |
| 12 May 2026 | £84.2104 | £102.92 | £112.28 | -0.87% |
| 11 May 2026 | £84.9503 | £103.83 | £113.27 | -0.04% |
| 08 May 2026 | £84.9809 | £103.87 | £113.31 | +0.44% |
| 07 May 2026 | £84.6101 | £103.41 | £112.81 | +0.38% |
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in London compares with recent market movement.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | £81.825 | £100.01 | £109.10 | +0.86% |
| 19 May 2026 | £81.1265 | £99.1546 | £108.17 | -1.01% |
| 18 May 2026 | £81.9583 | £100.17 | £109.28 | -0.07% |
| 15 May 2026 | £82.0176 | £100.24 | £109.36 | -2.61% |
| 14 May 2026 | £84.2194 | £102.93 | £112.29 | -0.42% |
| 13 May 2026 | £84.5722 | £103.37 | £112.76 | +0.43% |
| 12 May 2026 | £84.2104 | £102.92 | £112.28 | -0.87% |
| 11 May 2026 | £84.9503 | £103.83 | £113.27 | -0.04% |
| 08 May 2026 | £84.9809 | £103.87 | £113.31 | +0.44% |
| 07 May 2026 | £84.6101 | £103.41 | £112.81 | +0.38% |
| 06 May 2026 | £84.2878 | £103.02 | £112.38 | +2.77% |
| 05 May 2026 | £82.0176 | £100.24 | £109.36 | +0.80% |
| 04 May 2026 | £81.3642 | £99.4451 | £108.49 | -2.38% |
| 01 May 2026 | £83.3517 | £101.87 | £111.14 | +0.33% |
| 30 Apr 2026 | £83.078 | £101.54 | £110.77 | +1.53% |
| 29 Apr 2026 | £81.8268 | £100.01 | £109.10 | -1.01% |
| 28 Apr 2026 | £82.6603 | £101.03 | £110.21 | -1.79% |
| 27 Apr 2026 | £84.1708 | £102.88 | £112.23 | -0.99% |
| 24 Apr 2026 | £85.0152 | £103.91 | £113.35 | +0.37% |
| 23 Apr 2026 | £84.7055 | £103.53 | £112.94 | -0.58% |
| 22 Apr 2026 | £85.1988 | £104.13 | £113.60 | +0.73% |
| 21 Apr 2026 | £84.5848 | £103.38 | £112.78 | -2.25% |
| 20 Apr 2026 | £86.5328 | £105.76 | £115.38 | 0.00% |
Gold prices in London track LBMA-linked global benchmark flow with local GBP conversion layered on top. GBP/USD changes can move UK prices even when dollar spot looks stable.
UK retail bills can diverge from spot due to dealer premium, making charges, and VAT treatment differences between investment bullion and finished jewelry.
For wider context, compare UK national gold rate, check historical gold prices, and monitor GBP to USD exchange rate.
Disclaimer: Prices may be delayed and rates can vary by dealer, market, tax, and spread. Data is for informational use only and not financial advice.