How often are gold prices updated on Gold Prices Arabia?

Live gold prices stream in real time via WebSocket from Binance, Coinbase and Kraken. The site computes a median across exchanges every tick (typically multiple updates per second), so visitors always see the freshest possible spot gold price.

Which gold karats does Gold Prices Arabia cover?

Gold Prices Arabia covers 24K (99.9 percent pure), 22K (91.7 percent pure), 21K (87.5 percent pure), 18K (75 percent pure) and 14K (58.3 percent pure), the five most-traded karats across MENA, South Asian and global jewellery markets.

Which currencies does Gold Prices Arabia show?

USD, JOD (Jordanian Dinar), SAR (Saudi Riyal), AED (UAE Dirham), EGP (Egyptian Pound), plus EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, AUD, CAD and 30+ more — totalling 40+ currencies across 46 countries.

Where do the live prices come from?

Live spot gold streams from PAXG/USD WebSocket feeds across Binance, Coinbase and Kraken. PAXG (PAX Gold) is a token backed 1:1 by physical 1 oz London Good Delivery gold bars held in Brink's vaults and audited monthly by Withum.

Does Gold Prices Arabia track silver, platinum and palladium?

Yes. Silver (XAG), Platinum (XPT) and Palladium (XPD) prices are tracked and updated every minute via STOOQ aggregated feeds. Gold (XAU) is the only metal currently streamed via real-time WebSocket.

What is the 22K gold price today in Saudi Arabia?

22K gold price in Saudi Arabia updates every second in the table above, denominated in SAR. The price is derived from the global spot ounce price (XAU/USD) sourced from Binance, Coinbase and Kraken, divided by 31.1035 grams per troy ounce, multiplied by the purity ratio (91.7%), and converted at the daily SAR/USD FX rate.

Does the Saudi Arabia gold price include making charges and VAT?

No. The displayed price is the raw spot-equivalent gold value only. Saudi Arabia applies 15% VAT on jewellery (not on investment bullion ≥99.5% purity). Jewellery shops add making charges (typically 5-30 local currency units per gram for complex pieces) and retailer margin (3-10%).

Why does 22K gold in Saudi Arabia differ from the global price?

Global gold is priced in USD. The Saudi Arabia price shown here is the same global price converted to SAR at the daily FX rate, then divided to a per-gram value at the 22K purity ratio. There is no real price difference — just unit and currency conversion.

Where do I buy 22K gold in Saudi Arabia?

Gold is sold in Saudi Arabia at local gold souks and licensed goldsmiths. Always check the hallmark stamp to confirm karat, and obtain a documented receipt. The spot price shown here is your reference for evaluating the shop's price before making charges.

How often is the Saudi Arabia gold price updated?

Spot price updates every second via WebSocket. The SAR/USD exchange rate updates hourly from open central-bank data. The price you see is the live global price converted to the local currency.

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Gold Price Today in Saudi Arabia (22K)

Today's 22K gold price in Saudi Arabia in SAR: the global spot ounce (live median of Binance, Coinbase and Kraken via PAXG/USD) converted to SAR at an hourly FX rate, divided by 31.1035 g and scaled by purity.

All prices in SAR. FX refreshes hourly from open data; the figure shown is the spot price before making charges and tax.

Gold price chart in Saudi Riyal per troy ounce, 1 year1M 1Y 5Y 10Y MAX

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24K99.9% purity 22K91.7% purity 21K87.5% purity 18K75% purity 14K58.3% purity HistoricalOHLC by year

Saudi Arabia gold market

Saudi Arabia is the largest retail gold market in the Gulf. The dominant karat is 21K (87.5% purity), followed by 18K for jewellery and 24K for investment bars. Spot prices are typically quoted per gram in Saudi Riyal (SAR). A 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to gold-jewellery making charges but NOT to investment-grade bullion (≥99.5% purity). Most jewellery is sold by weight at the day's spot plus a making-charge premium of 5–30 SAR per gram depending on craftsmanship.

Common questions about 22K gold in Saudi Arabia

How is the 22K gold price in Saudi Arabia calculated?: The 22K per-gram price in Saudi Arabia is computed as: spot ounce price (XAU/USD) ÷ 31.1035 g × purity ratio × SAR/USD FX rate. The spot price is sourced from Binance, Coinbase and Kraken via PAXG/USD, refreshed every second.
Why does the gold price differ between shops in Saudi Arabia?: The raw spot price is the same across all shops. Differences come from three factors: (1) making charges (5-30 local units per gram), (2) retailer margin (3-10%), (3) local tax if applicable. The price shown here is the floor reference before any add-ons.
How often is the Saudi Arabia gold price updated?: The spot ounce price refreshes in real time via WebSocket (multiple times per second). The SAR/USD FX rate refreshes hourly from open central-bank data. The table above reflects the latest available price.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about live gold prices on Gold Prices Arabia.

How often does Gold Prices Arabia update gold prices?

The spot gold price refreshes roughly every second via WebSocket from Binance, Coinbase and Kraken (the PAXG/USD pair, backed 1:1 by physical gold bars), taking the median of the three to prevent skew. Silver, platinum and palladium update every minute; FX rates every hour.

Which karats can I track?

Gold Prices Arabia covers 24K (pure gold), 21K (87.5% pure — the dominant karat in Saudi Arabia and Jordan), 18K (75% pure — common across UAE and Egypt), and 14K (58.3% pure).

Which currencies are supported?

US Dollar (USD), Jordanian Dinar (JOD), Saudi Riyal (SAR), UAE Dirham (AED), and Egyptian Pound (EGP). FX rates are static — confirm with your bank before any transaction.

Where do the prices come from?

The spot price is the live median of Binance, Coinbase and Kraken quotes for PAXG/USD. Karat prices are derived from spot by dividing by 31.1035 grams and multiplying by the standard purity ratio (24K 99.9%, 22K 91.7%, 21K 87.5%, 18K 75%, 14K 58.3%).

Is Gold Prices Arabia free?

Yes. Gold Prices Arabia is free for personal and informational use. Always confirm with a licensed jeweller or bullion dealer before buying or selling.

Saudi Arabia

Gold Price Today in Saudi Arabia (22K)

All prices in SAR. FX refreshes hourly from open data; the figure shown is the spot price before making charges and tax.

Spot Gold · XAU/USD · STOOQ · SAR

SR 16,987.50

/ troy oz

≈ $4,530.00 USD

+0.00 (+0.00%)vs prev close $16987.50

Bid / Ask

SR 16979.01 / SR 16995.99

spread $16.988

Open: SR 16,987.50
High: SR 16,987.50
Low: SR 16,987.50
Prev Close: SR 16,987.50

Gold prices today in Saudi Arabia by karat

Saturday, 22 August 2026 · Updated 07:43 UTC

Gold price table today in Saudi Riyal per karat and weight unit
Karat	Gram (SAR)	Bid	Ask	Ounce	Tola	Kilo
24K99.9%	546	545	546	16,988	6,370	546,161
22K91.7%	501	500	501	15,578	5,842	500,829
21K87.5%	478	478	478	14,864	5,574	477,891
18K75%	410	409	410	12,741	4,778	409,621
14K58.3%	318	318	319	9,904	3,714	318,412

Prices are the global spot (median of Binance, Coinbase and Kraken) converted to Saudi Riyal at an hourly FX rate, before making charges, retailer margin and local tax. Bid/ask are the live spot quotes.

Gold price in Saudi Arabia, previous days

30-day high for 22K per gram: Saudi Riyal 511; 30-day low: Saudi Riyal 440 (daily close).

Daily closing gold price per gram in Saudi Riyal for the last 7 trading days by karat
Date	24K	22K	21K	18K	Change (22K)
21 August 2026	557	511	488	418	+12 (+2.39%)
20 August 2026	544	499	476	408	+3 (+0.60%)
19 August 2026	541	496	474	406	+14 (+2.83%)
18 August 2026	526	483	461	395	-6 (-1.17%)
17 August 2026	532	488	466	399	+4 (+0.85%)
14 August 2026	528	484	462	396	+2 (+0.38%)
13 August 2026	526	482	460	395	-5 (-1.03%)

Daily COMEX futures close converted to a per-gram price with the same purity and FX formula as the live table.

Gold price per gram in major currencies

From the live spot of $4,530.00 per ounce at hourly FX rates. Pick a country for its full page.

Gold price per gram by karat in major currencies
Currency	24K	22K	21K	18K	24K oz
USDUS Dollar	145.64	133.55	127.44	109.23	4,530
AEDUnited Arab Emirates Dirham	535	490	468	401	16,636
EGPEgyptian Pound	7,410	6,795	6,484	5,558	230,478
	103.26	94.69	90.35	77.45	3,212
	44.90	41.17	39.29	33.67	1,397
	530	486	464	398	16,489
	54.76	50.22	47.92	41.07	1,703
	106.73	97.87	93.39	80.05	3,320
	124.58	114.24	109.01	93.44	3,875
	6,998	6,417	6,124	5,249	217,672
	13,943	12,786	12,200	10,457	433,681
	40,459	37,101	35,401	30,344	1,258,404
	1,347	1,235	1,179	1,010	41,906
	923	847	808	693	28,723
	13,073,298	11,988,211	11,439,133	9,804,976	406,625,035

Karat Breakdown · Per Gram

USD · JOD · SAR · AED · EGP

24K Gold

100% Pure

SR 546.16/g

SR 16,987.50/ troy oz+0.00

USD: 145.64
JOD: 103.26
AED: 534.87
EGP: 7,410.06

22K Gold

91.7% Pure

SR 500.83/g

SR 15,577.53/ troy oz+0.00

USD: 133.55
JOD: 94.69
AED: 490.48
EGP: 6,795.02

21K Gold

87.5% Pure

SR 477.89/g

SR 14,864.06/ troy oz+0.00

USD: 127.44
JOD: 90.35
AED: 468.01
EGP: 6,483.80

18K Gold

75% Pure

SR 409.62/g

SR 12,740.63/ troy oz+0.00

USD: 109.23
JOD: 77.45
AED: 401.16
EGP: 5,557.54

14K Gold

58.3% Pure

SR 318.41/g

SR 9,903.71/ troy oz+0.00

USD: 84.91
JOD: 60.20
AED: 311.83
EGP: 4,320.06

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Today's Range & Spread

XAU/SAR

Low $SR 16,987.50High $SR 16,987.50

Bid

SR 16,979.01

Mid

SR 16,987.50

Ask

SR 16,995.99

spread SR 16.988

Gold Calculator

Convert grams, ounces, or kilos into live currency value.

Quantity

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SR 5,008.29

10.00 g × $133.5545/g = $1335.54 (USD base)

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Common questions about 22K gold in Saudi Arabia

How is the 22K gold price in Saudi Arabia calculated?: The 22K per-gram price in Saudi Arabia is computed as: spot ounce price (XAU/USD) ÷ 31.1035 g × purity ratio × SAR/USD FX rate. The spot price is sourced from Binance, Coinbase and Kraken via PAXG/USD, refreshed every second.
Why does the gold price differ between shops in Saudi Arabia?: The raw spot price is the same across all shops. Differences come from three factors: (1) making charges (5-30 local units per gram), (2) retailer margin (3-10%), (3) local tax if applicable. The price shown here is the floor reference before any add-ons.
How often is the Saudi Arabia gold price updated?: The spot ounce price refreshes in real time via WebSocket (multiple times per second). The SAR/USD FX rate refreshes hourly from open central-bank data. The table above reflects the latest available price.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about live gold prices on Gold Prices Arabia.

How often does Gold Prices Arabia update gold prices?

Which karats can I track?

Gold Prices Arabia covers 24K (pure gold), 21K (87.5% pure — the dominant karat in Saudi Arabia and Jordan), 18K (75% pure — common across UAE and Egypt), and 14K (58.3% pure).

Which currencies are supported?

US Dollar (USD), Jordanian Dinar (JOD), Saudi Riyal (SAR), UAE Dirham (AED), and Egyptian Pound (EGP). FX rates are static — confirm with your bank before any transaction.

Where do the prices come from?

Is Gold Prices Arabia free?

Yes. Gold Prices Arabia is free for personal and informational use. Always confirm with a licensed jeweller or bullion dealer before buying or selling.

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