Saudi Arabia Gold Price Today
Today's gold price in Saudi Arabia, shown in SAR per gram and updated every two hours.
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Saudi Arabia Gold Price by Karat
The table below shows today's gold price per gram in SAR for every karat available in Saudi Arabia, from 24K down to 10K. Prices are calculated from the international gold market and refreshed every two hours.
| Karat | Purity | Price / gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | 100.0% | 521.36 SAR |
| 22K | 91.7% | 477.91 SAR |
| 21K | 87.5% | 456.19 SAR |
| 20K | 83.3% | 434.46 SAR |
| 18K | 75.0% | 391.02 SAR |
| 14K | 58.3% | 304.13 SAR |
| 12K | 50.0% | 260.68 SAR |
| 10K | 41.7% | 217.23 SAR |
Which Gold Karats Are Used in Saudi Arabia
Karat measures how pure a piece of gold is. 24K is 99.9% pure gold, 22K is 91.6%, 21K is 87.5%, and 18K is 75%, with the remainder made up of other metals for strength. Lower-karat gold is generally more affordable and more durable for everyday jewelry, while higher-karat gold carries a higher gold content and price.
Jewelry buyers in Saudi Arabia have traditionally favored 21 karat gold, prized for balancing a rich, warm color with enough durability for everyday pieces. 22 karat and 24 karat are also widely available, particularly for those buying gold as a store of value or investment rather than for wearing, reflecting the country's active retail and investment gold market.
Gold Price History in Saudi Arabia
Use the chart below to see how the gold price in Saudi Arabia has moved over the past day, week, month, or year, and how today's price compares to its recent high and low.
Not enough history yet for this range — check back as more data accumulates.
Gold Price History in Saudi Arabia — Last 30 Days
Each row is the last recorded price of that day in Saudi Arabia, per gram in SAR. Use it to see how today's price compares with any day over the past month.
High, Low and Average by Period
Based on every price Atlas Gold has recorded for 21K gold in Saudi Arabia over each period.
| Period | Lowest | Highest | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | 455.79 | 468.88 | 464.03 | −0.42% |
| Last 30 days | 454.63 | 498.67 | 470.93 | −8.01% |
Based on 34 days of recorded history, collected since 2026-08-20. Longer ranges will appear here once enough history has accumulated — Atlas Gold does not estimate a period it has not actually recorded.
| Date | 21K | 24K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456.19 | 521.36 | 391.02 | |
| 456.67 | 521.90 | 391.43 | |
| 464.59 | 530.96 | 398.22 | |
| 462.97 | 529.11 | 396.83 | |
| 467.61 | 534.41 | 400.81 | |
| 467.61 | 534.41 | 400.81 | |
| 466.67 | 533.33 | 400.00 | |
| 462.88 | 529.01 | 396.76 | |
| 454.63 | 519.58 | 389.68 | |
| 457.85 | 523.25 | 392.44 | |
| 458.49 | 523.99 | 392.99 | |
| 465.81 | 532.35 | 399.27 | |
| 465.81 | 532.35 | 399.27 | |
| 463.75 | 530.00 | 397.50 | |
| 460.39 | 526.16 | 394.62 | |
| 469.78 | 536.89 | 402.66 | |
| 464.83 | 531.24 | 398.43 | |
| 472.89 | 540.44 | 405.33 | |
| 472.89 | 540.44 | 405.33 | |
| 472.89 | 540.44 | 405.33 | |
| 472.95 | 540.51 | 405.39 | |
| 477.50 | 545.72 | 409.29 | |
| 468.36 | 535.26 | 401.45 | |
| 462.18 | 528.20 | 396.15 | |
| 475.00 | 542.86 | 407.15 | |
| 478.44 | 546.79 | 410.09 | |
| 478.44 | 546.79 | 410.09 | |
| 475.74 | 543.70 | 407.78 | |
| 491.66 | 561.90 | 421.42 | |
| 490.92 | 561.05 | 420.79 | |
| 498.13 | 569.29 | 426.96 |
21K Gold Price in Saudi Arabia
Today, 21K gold costs 456.19 SAR per gram in Saudi Arabia — that works out to about 14,189.10 SAR per ounce, or 456,190.00 SAR per kilogram.
24K Gold Price in Saudi Arabia
Today, 24K gold costs 521.36 SAR per gram in Saudi Arabia — that works out to about 16,216.11 SAR per ounce, or 521,360.00 SAR per kilogram.
How Gold Prices Are Calculated in Saudi Arabia
Every price on this page is computed by Atlas Gold from two public inputs — an international gold quote and a USD exchange rate — not collected from Saudi Arabia jewelers. Here is the exact calculation, and the exact figures behind the price shown above.
- Start from the international gold quote in US dollars per troy ounce.
- Divide by 31.1034768 — the number of grams in a troy ounce — to get a US-dollar price per gram.
- Multiply by the current USD → SAR exchange rate.
- Multiply by the karat purity factor — the karat number divided by 24. So 21K is multiplied by 21 ÷ 24 = 0.875, and 18K by 18 ÷ 24 = 0.75.
The figures behind the price above
- International gold quote used
- 4,318.40 USD / oz
- Exchange rate used (1 USD → SAR)
- 3.7551
- Recorded at
21K = (4,318.40 ÷ 31.1034768) × 3.7551 × (21 ÷ 24) = 456.19 SAR/g
Where the data comes from
- Gold quote: the COMEX front-month gold futures contract (symbol GC=F), read from Yahoo Finance. This contract tracks the international spot gold market closely, but is a futures price and can differ from spot by a small margin.
- Exchange rate: Hexarate, with exchangerate.host as a fallback if the first is unavailable.
- Refresh: both inputs are re-read and all prices recalculated every two hours.
What this price is not
This is the value of the raw gold metal itself. It is not a jeweler's retail price: a finished piece additionally carries making charges, the retailer's margin, and any local tax or VAT, so a shop's asking price is normally higher. It is equally not a buy-back quote — dealers purchasing used gold typically pay below the metal value. Treat the figures here as a reference point for negotiation and comparison, not as a quoted transaction price.
The price you see for gold in Saudi Arabia starts with the international spot price, quoted in US dollars per troy ounce on global bullion markets. That figure is converted into Saudi riyals using the prevailing exchange rate, then divided down from an ounce to a gram, and finally adjusted for purity — 21 karat gold, for instance, contains 87.5% pure gold, while 24 karat is refined to 99.9%. Because the riyal has been fixed to the dollar since 1986, this conversion step barely introduces any independent movement: the SAR price essentially rises and falls with the global gold market itself, rather than being distorted by currency fluctuations.
Why Does Gold Price Change?
Gold is traded continuously on global markets, so its US-dollar price shifts throughout the day in response to factors like US interest rates, inflation data, the strength of the dollar, and demand from investors and central banks during periods of uncertainty. On top of that global movement, the local price shown here also moves with the exchange rate between the US dollar and the local currency — so a local price can change even on a day when the international gold price barely moves.
Gold Price in Saudi Riyals
The Saudi riyal (SAR) is the official currency of Saudi Arabia and has traded at a fixed rate against the US dollar since 1986, one of the region's longest-standing currency arrangements. For anyone tracking gold, this predictability is useful: since the exchange rate itself rarely shifts, changes in the local SAR gold price can be read almost directly as a reflection of moves in the international dollar gold price, making historical comparisons far more straightforward.
Spot Gold (USD) — Global Reference
The chart above is Saudi Arabia's own computed local price. This widget shows the raw international spot price in USD, for context on global market movement.
Why Track the Gold Price?
Gold prices move with global markets, currency exchange rates, and local demand — sometimes several times a day. Checking the current price before buying or selling protects both jewelers and everyday buyers from over- or under-paying relative to the actual market.
For Buyers
Comparing today's price per gram against a piece's asking price gives you a clear sense of how much you're paying for craftsmanship and design versus the metal itself, useful whether you're buying jewelry or investment gold.
For Jewelers & Sellers
A transparent, frequently updated reference price makes it easier to price fairly, explain pricing to customers, and stay aligned with the market without manually checking exchange rates and international quotes throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold price today in Saudi Arabia?
As of the last update, 21K gold — the standard most commonly quoted in Saudi Arabia — is priced at 456.19 SAR per gram. See the live price above for the current figure, refreshed every two hours.
How much is 21K gold per gram in Saudi Arabia?
21K gold is currently priced at 456.19 SAR per gram in Saudi Arabia, based on the international gold price and today's exchange rate.
How much is 24K gold per gram in Saudi Arabia?
24K gold is currently priced at 521.36 SAR per gram in Saudi Arabia, based on the international gold price and today's exchange rate.
How often are Atlas Gold prices updated?
Prices are refreshed every two hours, based on the international gold spot price and the current exchange rate.
Why does the gold price change in Saudi Arabia?
The international gold price moves throughout the day, and so does the exchange rate used to convert it into local currency. The price you see for gold in Saudi Arabia starts with the international spot price, quoted in US dollars per troy ounce on global bullion markets. That figure is converted into Saudi riyals using the prevailing exchange rate, then divided down from an ounce to a gram, and finally adjusted for purity — 21 karat gold, for instance, contains 87.5% pure gold, while 24 karat is refined to 99.9%. Because the riyal has been fixed to the dollar since 1986, this conversion step barely introduces any independent movement: the SAR price essentially rises and falls with the global gold market itself, rather than being distorted by currency fluctuations.