What is a troy ounce?
A troy ounce is the international standard unit used to price gold and other precious metals. It equals approximately 31.1035 grams, which is why gram-based prices are derived from it.
Global Gold Price Now
The current global reference price of gold across international markets.
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Gold Ounce Price Now
Global Benchmark Price
$4,362.00/troy ounce
Quoted per troy ounce
Prices update continuously
Fresh market snapshot from 4 minutes ago
Gold Ounce Price Now Intraday Chart
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Today's Trend
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Open Price
Sell4,316.50$
Current Price
Sell4,362.00$
Quick gold price conversions per gram
These cards convert the global gold spot price from USD per troy ounce into quick reference prices per gram across common gold purities.
Reference price
24k
$ 140.24
Reference price
21k
$ 122.71
Reference price
18k
$ 105.18
Reference price
14k
$ 81.81
USD values are reference conversions derived directly from the global gold price, not local buy or sell prices in Egypt.
Global vs local gold reference in Egypt
When both datasets are available, this compares the global 21k per-gram reference converted to EGP with the latest local 21k gold price in Egypt tracked by InstaDahab.
Local price is lower than the global price by 40.87
Global 21k reference
EGP 6,115.87
Egypt 21k local price
EGP 6,075.00
How to read the global gold price on this page
Spot price
This is the current price of gold per troy ounce in global markets, shown in USD.
It is the main reference used for all calculations on this page.
Conversion to grams and purities
We convert the ounce price into per-gram values, then into common gold purities like 24k, 21k, 18k, and 14k.
This makes it easier to understand gold value in everyday use.
Global vs local comparison
We compare the global gold price converted to EGP with actual local market prices in Egypt.
This helps you see whether local prices are higher or lower than the global reference.
Global gold price FAQ
- No. The spot price is the raw global reference price before adding fabrication, taxes, dealer margins, or any local costs.
- No. This page shows the global reference price. Shop prices include local conversion, fabrication, taxes, and market conditions.
- Local prices are based on the global price, then adjusted by exchange rates, supply and demand, fabrication, taxes, and retailer margins.
- This is the global standard format for pricing gold. Gram and purity values are derived from this base for easier understanding.
- It converts the global USD reference into Egyptian pounds using the latest exchange rate available in the app, without changing the underlying global price source.