Nisab in Egypt Today
Live gold and silver Nisab in Egyptian Pound (ج.م), based on today's international gold and silver prices.
595 grams of silver
85 grams of gold
Gold and silver prices today in Egypt
| Metal | Per gram |
|---|---|
| Gold 24k | EGP 7,153.57 |
| Gold 22k | EGP 6,557.44 |
| Gold 21k | EGP 6,259.37 |
| Gold 18k | EGP 5,365.18 |
| Silver | EGP 96.79 |
International spot prices as of 23 October 2026, converted at 1 USD = 55.2887 EGP. Local shop prices include making charges and may be higher.
How the Nisab is calculated
Silver Nisab = 595 g × EGP 96.79 = EGP 57,592.39
Gold Nisab = 85 g × EGP 7,153.57 = EGP 608,053.21
If your zakatable wealth has stayed at or above the Nisab for a full lunar year, Zakat of 2.5% is due. Learn more in What is Nisab in Islam?
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nisab in Egypt today?
As of 23 October 2026, the silver Nisab is EGP 57,592.39 and the gold Nisab is EGP 608,053.21. These are the values of 595 g of silver and 85 g of gold at today's prices.
How much Zakat do I pay in Egypt?
Zakat is 2.5% of your zakatable wealth (cash, gold, silver, investments and business stock, minus debts due now), once it has stayed above the Nisab for a full lunar year. For example, on EGP 200,000.00 the Zakat due is EGP 5,000.00.
Should I use the gold or silver Nisab?
Scholars differ. Many recommend the silver Nisab because it is lower, so more people pay Zakat and more of the poor benefit. Others use the gold Nisab, especially when most of your wealth is held in gold. If you're unsure, follow a scholar you trust.
Why do some sites show a different Nisab?
Scholars convert the 20 dinars of gold and 200 dirhams of silver to grams using slightly different coin weights. This page uses 85 g of gold and 595 g of silver (AAOIFI and most scholars). Using 87.48 g / 612.36 g (Hanafi / tola (South Asia)) instead, the silver Nisab is EGP 59,272.73 and the gold Nisab is EGP 625,794.05. Both are valid, so follow the one your scholar uses. You can switch between them in the Zakat calculator.