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Gold Rate Today in Qatar, Live QAR Prices Across Every Karat
This page shows you the current gold rate in Qatar updated twice a day, with prices in Qatari Riyal for every karat that matters in the local market. The 24K rate is the pure gold benchmark, the 22K rate is what most jewelry buyers in Qatar pay attention to, and 21K is the Gulf standard for daily wear. The numbers above come straight from the international spot price converted using the fixed QAR to USD peg of 3.6400.
| Karat | Today (gram) | Yesterday | Change | Per Tola | Per Ounce | Per Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat | QAR 488.60 | QAR 483.20 | ▲ 5.40 | QAR 5,698.88 | QAR 15,197.02 | QAR 488,595 |
| 22 Karat | QAR 447.88 | QAR 442.93 | ▲ 4.95 | QAR 5,223.97 | QAR 13,930.60 | QAR 447,879 |
| 21 Karat | QAR 427.52 | QAR 422.80 | ▲ 4.72 | QAR 4,986.52 | QAR 13,297.39 | QAR 427,521 |
| 18 Karat | QAR 366.45 | QAR 362.40 | ▲ 4.05 | QAR 4,274.16 | QAR 11,397.76 | QAR 366,446 |
| 14 Karat | QAR 285.01 | QAR 281.87 | ▲ 3.15 | QAR 3,324.34 | QAR 8,864.93 | QAR 285,014 |
| 10 Karat | QAR 203.58 | QAR 201.33 | ▲ 2.25 | QAR 2,374.53 | QAR 6,332.09 | QAR 203,581 |
All prices in Qatari Riyal (QAR). Rates are indicative, based on the international spot price converted at the fixed QAR peg of 3.6400, and refreshed twice daily.
What the Today Rate Actually Means
When a shop in Doha quotes today’s gold rate, they are using the same international spot price published by COMEX and the London Bullion Market every morning. The currency conversion is simple because the Qatari Riyal has been locked to the US Dollar since 1980 at exactly 3.6400. There is no floating exchange risk, no shop margin built into the gram rate itself. The shop earns its money from making charges on jewelry, not from marking up the metal price.
Most jewelers in Qatar refresh their displayed rate twice a day, once early in the morning to catch overnight moves in Asian markets, and once in the early afternoon to reflect the London open. The price you see at midday on a shop counter is usually the morning rate, not yet updated for any midday market moves.
Reading the Gold Rate Today Like a Local
If you walked into the Doha Gold Souq right now and asked for the rate, the seller would tell you the per gram price for the karat you are interested in. Here is how to interpret what they say:
- “X riyals per gram” for 22K. The most common quote you will hear. Multiply by the weight of the piece you want to know the gold value.
- “X riyals per tola” for South Asian buyers. Some shops quote tola weight (11.6638 grams) when serving Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Nepali customers.
- The making charge comes on top. Whatever number you get for the gram or tola is just the metal. Jewelry adds a labor charge of typically 5 to 25 percent depending on the design.
- Investment bars and coins follow the same rate. A 1 gram 24K bar is the daily 24K rate plus a small premium that depends on the bar size, usually 1 to 8 percent.
How Today’s Rate Compares to Recent Days
Gold prices move every day based on global factors that have nothing to do with Qatar specifically. The dollar’s strength, US interest rate expectations, central bank buying, and geopolitical news all push the rate up and down by small amounts daily and larger amounts over weeks and months. The history table below shows you the last few days at a glance so you can see if today is a relative high, low or middle.
| Date | 24K / Gram | 22K / Gram | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | QAR 489.49 | QAR 448.70 | — |
| Jul 2, 2026 | QAR 475.05 | QAR 435.46 | ▼ 2.95% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | QAR 468.89 | QAR 429.82 | ▼ 1.3% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | QAR 463.65 | QAR 425.01 | ▼ 1.12% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | QAR 475.95 | QAR 436.29 | ▲ 2.65% |
| Jun 28, 2026 | QAR 478.53 | QAR 438.66 | ▲ 0.54% |
| Jun 27, 2026 | QAR 478.53 | QAR 438.66 | — 0% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | QAR 466.98 | QAR 428.06 | ▼ 2.42% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | QAR 466.01 | QAR 427.18 | ▼ 0.21% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | QAR 477.54 | QAR 437.74 | ▲ 2.47% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | QAR 484.05 | QAR 443.71 | ▲ 1.36% |
When Is the Best Time to Check the Rate Today
- Early morning, 6 AM to 8 AM Doha time. This catches the overnight Asian market moves and is when most shops set their first refresh.
- Midday, around 2 PM Doha time. Right when European markets open and the London fix takes effect. Second daily refresh by most shops.
- Evenings. Most shops do not refresh again, so the evening rate matches the midday rate unless there is unusual market volatility.
Why the Qatar Rate Today Is the Same in Every City
Whether you are in Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah, Al Khor or any other part of Qatar, the gold rate is identical. Every licensed shop uses the same daily spot price converted to Qatari Riyal. The only variation between shops anywhere in the country is the making charge on jewelry, not the gold price. If a shop tells you the gold itself is more expensive than another shop, walk out, that is a sign they are not playing fair.
Frequently Asked Questions About Today’s Gold Rate in Qatar
What is today’s 22K gold rate in Qatar?
The live 22K per gram rate is shown in the price table at the top of this page and updates twice a day at 6 AM and 2 PM Qatar time. The rate moves with the global spot market and converts using the fixed QAR to USD peg of 3.6400.
How is the today rate calculated for each karat?
The 24K rate is the spot international gold price in QAR per gram. Other karats are calculated from 24K by multiplying by the karat ratio. For example, 22K is 24K times 22 divided by 24, so a 24K rate of QAR 600 per gram gives a 22K rate of QAR 550 per gram. The same math applies for 21K, 18K and 14K.
How often does the gold rate change in Qatar shops?
Most shops refresh twice a day. International markets move every minute, but Qatari shops do not typically refresh the displayed rate that often. The early morning and early afternoon updates are when you will see meaningful changes from the previous quote.
Is today’s rate higher or lower than last week?
Check the history table on this page to see the last 10 days. For longer trends covering 30 days, 90 days or 1 year, see our gold price history page.
Why is the gold rate in Qatar the same as Dubai and Saudi Arabia?
All three currencies are pegged to the US Dollar at fixed rates that rarely move. Plus, none of these countries imposes a meaningful tax on investment grade gold. So the per gram rate at a Qatar Gold Souq shop, a Dubai Gold Souq shop or a Saudi gold market follows the same global spot price almost identically. Differences in your final bill come from making charges, not the gold rate itself.
For the longer view of where the rate has been, our price history page charts the trend. If you want to plan a purchase intelligently, the analyst forecast covers what major banks expect, and the savings calculator helps you size up monthly accumulation.