Gold prices rose in the local market during trading on Friday, October 9, 2026, compared with Thursday's levels. A gram of 21-karat gold stood at about EGP 6,120 for selling and EGP 6,090 for buying, while the ounce rose globally to about USD 4,193.05.

Gold prices today in Egypt (Friday 9-10-2026)

24KEGP 6,995EGP 6,960
21KEGP 6,120EGP 6,090
18KEGP 5,245EGP 5,220
14KEGP 4,080EGP 4,060
Gold poundEGP 48,960EGP 48,720
Ounce (EGP)EGP 217,545EGP 216,480
Ounce (USD)USD 4,193.05—

Gold prices today compared with yesterday

Gold prices rose across all karats, as follows:

  • 21K: up EGP 10 for selling and EGP 20 for buying, at EGP 6,120 compared with EGP 6,110 yesterday.

  • 24K: up EGP 10 for selling and EGP 25 for buying, at EGP 6,995 versus EGP 6,985 yesterday.

  • 18K: up EGP 10 for selling and EGP 15 for buying, reaching EGP 5,245.

  • 14K: a slight rise of EGP 5 for selling and EGP 15 for buying, reaching EGP 4,080.

  • Gold pound: jumped EGP 80 for selling and EGP 160 for buying, at EGP 48,960 compared with EGP 48,880 yesterday.

  • Global ounce: posted strong gains, rising by about USD 69 in one go to USD 4,193.05 compared with USD 4,124.05 yesterday.

Market drivers

Today's local rise was driven directly by gold's strong rebound on the global market (the ounce), which is influenced by moves in US interest rates and global investment demand for safe havens.

The prices above are for raw gold on the wholesale market. Prices of finished gold jewellery for consumers vary from one jeweller to another depending on the workmanship charge, hallmarking fee and design added to each gram.