Live Gold Rate · LKR
Gold Rate Today in Sri Lanka — Live Gold Price per Gram
In Sri Lanka gold is commonly counted in sovereigns (also called a "pound") — one sovereign is 8 grams — and Colombo’s Sea Street (Pettah) is the traditional gold-trading heart. Prices are quoted in Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs / LKR) for 24k, 22k and 21k jewellery.
Weddings drive much of the demand, and 22k is the jewellery standard, with 24k for investment. The table below converts the live international spot price into LKR at the current rate and breaks it down per gram, per sovereign and per karat.
Sri Lanka imports its gold and the rupee has been volatile, so local rates can carry noticeable import and margin premiums over international parity — treat these figures as a fair-value benchmark before making charges are added.
Gold Price by Karat in Sri Lanka (LKR)
Live metal value per gram and per sovereign (pavan), before making charges & tax.
| Karat | Purity | Per Gram | Per 10 g | Per Sovereign (Pavan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | LKR 46,474.98 | LKR 464,749.79 | LKR 371,799.83 |
| 22K | 91.7% | LKR 42,646.26 | LKR 426,462.59 | LKR 341,170.07 |
| 21K | 87.5% | LKR 40,706.31 | LKR 407,063.13 | LKR 325,650.50 |
| 18K | 75.0% | LKR 34,891.13 | LKR 348,911.25 | LKR 279,129.00 |
Gold Price by Weight Unit in Sri Lanka
How much each common weight of gold costs at today's rate.
| Unit | Grams | 24k | 22k | 18k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1 | LKR 46,474.98 | LKR 42,646.26 | LKR 34,891.13 |
| 8 Grams | 8 | LKR 371,799.83 | LKR 341,170.07 | LKR 279,129.00 |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.103 | LKR 1,445,533.42 | LKR 1,326,446.93 | LKR 1,085,235.30 |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000 | LKR 46,474,978.61 | LKR 42,646,259.15 | LKR 34,891,125.08 |
These rates apply nationally across Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Kandy, Galle and Jaffna. Local jewellers may quote slightly different figures once making charges, hallmarking and taxes are added.
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Gold Price in Sri Lanka — FAQ
What is the gold rate today in Sri Lanka?
Today 24k gold is about LKR 46,474.98 per gram and 22k gold about LKR 42,646.26 per gram in Sri Lanka, based on the live international spot price of $4,408.90 per troy ounce converted to LKR.
What is the price of one sovereign (pavan) of gold in Sri Lanka?
One sovereign (pavan) is 8 grams, so 24k gold is about LKR 371,799.83 and 22k about LKR 341,170.07 at today's rate, before making charges.
What is a sovereign (pound) of gold in Sri Lanka?
A sovereign, locally also called a "pound", is 8 grams of gold — the unit jewellers most often quote for jewellery.
Where is gold traded in Sri Lanka?
Sea Street (Pettah) in Colombo is the historic gold market, alongside jewellers in Kandy, Galle and Jaffna.
What karat is Sri Lankan jewellery?
22k is the standard for jewellery, with 21k and 18k also seen and 24k for investment.
Why does the local LKR gold price differ from international spot?
International spot is quoted in US Dollars per troy ounce. To get the Sri Lanka rate we convert it to LKR at the live exchange rate and break it down per gram and per karat. Local retail prices then add import duties, taxes and jeweller making charges on top of this metal value.
Gold rates are derived from the live international spot price converted to LKR and are indicative metal values for information only — not a jeweller quote or financial advice. Retail prices add duties, taxes and making charges.