24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
LKR 557,363
per tola (11.66g)
Live 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.
Sri Lanka gold rate today is benchmarked through Colombo market flow with live XAU conversion into LKR. Current 24K reference is LKR 47,786 per gram and LKR 557,363 per tola, with city references for Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Jaffna, and Kurunegala.
LKR 47,785.70
Yesterday: LKR 48,257.64
Down LKR 471.94 (-0.98%)
LKR 557,363
Local reference update:
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Estimated Value
LKR 43,803.56
LKR 43,803.56 per gram (22k)
Weight in grams: 1.000
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.
24 Karat
(999.9 pure)
LKR 557,363
per tola (11.66g)
22 Karat
(916 fineness)
LKR 510,916
per tola (11.66g)
21 Karat
(875 fineness)
LKR 487,693
per tola (11.66g)
18 Karat
(750 fineness)
LKR 418,022
per tola (11.66g)
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 47,785.70 | LKR 48,257.64 | LKR 471.94 (-0.98%) |
| Per 10 Gram (24K) | LKR 477,856.98 | LKR 482,576.41 | LKR 4,719.43 (-0.98%) |
| Per Tola (24K) | LKR 557,363.00 | LKR 562,867.65 | LKR 5,504.65 (-0.98%) |
| Per Troy Ounce (24K) | LKR 1,486,301.34 | LKR 1,500,980.40 | LKR 14,679.07 (-0.98%) |
Trend view for Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka.
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2026 | LKR 35,839.27 | LKR 43,803.56 | LKR 47,785.70 | -0.98% |
| May 29, 2026 | LKR 36,193.23 | LKR 44,236.17 | LKR 48,257.64 | +1.36% |
| May 28, 2026 | LKR 35,707.53 | LKR 43,642.54 | LKR 47,610.04 | +1.16% |
| May 27, 2026 | LKR 35,296.44 | LKR 43,140.09 | LKR 47,061.91 | -1.18% |
| May 26, 2026 | LKR 35,716.26 | LKR 43,653.21 | LKR 47,621.68 | -0.46% |
| May 22, 2026 | LKR 35,879.75 | LKR 43,853.03 | LKR 47,839.67 | -0.41% |
| May 21, 2026 | LKR 36,028.95 | LKR 44,035.38 | LKR 48,038.60 | +0.19% |
| May 20, 2026 | LKR 35,961.49 | LKR 43,952.93 | LKR 47,948.65 | +0.55% |
| May 19, 2026 | LKR 35,763.08 | LKR 43,710.44 | LKR 47,684.11 | -1.01% |
| May 18, 2026 | LKR 36,129.74 | LKR 44,158.57 | LKR 48,172.99 | -0.07% |
Review the broader 30-day trend to understand how today gold rate in Sri Lanka compares with recent market movement (May 04, 2026 to Jun 01, 2026).
| Date | 18k | 22k | 24k | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2026 | LKR 35,839.27 | LKR 43,803.56 | LKR 47,785.70 | -0.98% |
| May 29, 2026 | LKR 36,193.23 | LKR 44,236.17 | LKR 48,257.64 | +1.36% |
| May 28, 2026 | LKR 35,707.53 | LKR 43,642.54 | LKR 47,610.04 | +1.16% |
| May 27, 2026 | LKR 35,296.44 | LKR 43,140.09 | LKR 47,061.91 | -1.18% |
| May 26, 2026 | LKR 35,716.26 | LKR 43,653.21 | LKR 47,621.68 | -0.46% |
| May 22, 2026 | LKR 35,879.75 | LKR 43,853.03 | LKR 47,839.67 | -0.41% |
| May 21, 2026 | LKR 36,028.95 | LKR 44,035.38 | LKR 48,038.60 | +0.19% |
| May 20, 2026 | LKR 35,961.49 | LKR 43,952.93 | LKR 47,948.65 | +0.55% |
| May 19, 2026 | LKR 35,763.08 | LKR 43,710.44 | LKR 47,684.11 | -1.01% |
| May 18, 2026 | LKR 36,129.74 | LKR 44,158.57 | LKR 48,172.99 | -0.07% |
| May 15, 2026 | LKR 36,155.93 | LKR 44,190.58 | LKR 48,207.90 | -2.61% |
| May 14, 2026 | LKR 37,126.53 | LKR 45,376.87 | LKR 49,502.04 | -0.42% |
| May 13, 2026 | LKR 37,282.08 | LKR 45,566.99 | LKR 49,709.45 | +0.43% |
| May 12, 2026 | LKR 37,122.57 | LKR 45,372.02 | LKR 49,496.75 | -0.87% |
| May 11, 2026 | LKR 37,448.75 | LKR 45,770.69 | LKR 49,931.66 | -0.04% |
| May 08, 2026 | LKR 37,462.23 | LKR 45,787.18 | LKR 49,949.65 | +0.44% |
| May 07, 2026 | LKR 37,298.75 | LKR 45,587.36 | LKR 49,731.66 | +0.38% |
| May 06, 2026 | LKR 37,156.69 | LKR 45,413.73 | LKR 49,542.25 | +2.77% |
| May 05, 2026 | LKR 36,155.93 | LKR 44,190.58 | LKR 48,207.90 | +0.80% |
| May 04, 2026 | LKR 35,867.84 | LKR 43,838.48 | LKR 47,823.79 | 0.00% |
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 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.
| Unit | USD | LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Per gram (24K) | $145.19 | LKR 47,785.70 |
| Per tola (24K) | $1,693.46 | LKR 557,363.00 |
| Per 10g (24K) | $1,451.90 | LKR 477,856.98 |
FX reference: 1 USD ≈ 329.13 LKR
| 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 |
| 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 |
Sri Lanka gold prices in LKR are directly affected by USD/LKR. With 1 USD near 329.13 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.
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.
International spot gold is the first driver of Sri Lanka pricing and is transmitted into local quotes through active import-linked channels.
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's Pettah and Sea Street usually anchor national benchmark visibility before city-level spread is added.
Sri Lanka's import-cost structure and jewelry VAT can widen final checkout above base benchmark metal value.
Wedding cycles and seasonal gifting demand can raise retail turnover and widen dealer premium in lower-liquidity city markets.
During high-inflation and currency-stress periods, households often increase gold demand as a long-term store of value.
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.