🇱🇰Gold Rate in Jaffna Today
The gold rate in Jaffna today is Rs359,869 per sovereign (pavan) for 22K, based on an international spot price of $4,641.30 per troy ounce. That is up Rs4,644 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into LKR for Jaffna, Northern Province. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Sri Lanka's larger markets, with a population of around 169,102. The LKR has strengthened 0.286% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Gold rate in Jaffna — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | Rs49,073 | Rs44,984 | Rs42,939 | Rs36,805 | Rs28,626 |
| 1 Sovereign (Pavan) (8 g) | Rs392,585 | Rs359,869 | Rs343,512 | Rs294,439 | Rs229,008 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | Rs1,526,344 | Rs1,399,149 | Rs1,335,551 | Rs1,144,758 | Rs890,367 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | Rs49,073,102 | Rs44,983,677 | Rs42,938,964 | Rs36,804,826 | Rs28,625,976 |
All figures in LKR (Rupee). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
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Gold rate in Jaffna — questions
What is the gold rate in Jaffna today?
The gold rate in Jaffna today is Rs359,869 per sovereign (pavan) for 22K, and Rs392,585 per sovereign (pavan) for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current LKR exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Jaffna?
One gram of 24K gold costs Rs49,073 in Jaffna, and 22K costs Rs44,984 per gram. 18K works out at Rs36,805.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Jaffna?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is Rs4,089 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Jaffna different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Sri Lanka — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 1 month ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.