Forex market hours

Forex market hours: what it is for

See in your time zone when the four forex sessions open and close, with each city's daylight saving time already taken into account. The chart shows the sessions across the day, the current time and the high-volume overlaps, such as London with New York. The tool tells you whether the market is open now, which sessions are active and how long until the next open; you can also pick another time zone or day.

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How to use

1. Check your time zone.
2. See the sessions on the chart.
3. Plan trades around the overlaps.

When to use it

• Find the best time to trade forex.
• See when London or New York opens where you live.
• Plan trades in yen, euro or pound pairs.

Frequently asked questions

Is forex open 24 hours?

Yes, from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon (New York time, 5 pm Sunday to 5 pm Friday). Because the big financial centers are in different time zones, there is always a session open during the week.

What are the sessions?

The four main ones are Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York. Each runs roughly from 8 am to 5 pm local time in the city (Sydney from 7 am). The tool converts to your time zone, already accounting for each place's daylight saving time.

What is the best time to trade?

Overlaps have more volume and movement: London with New York (the most liquid of the day) and Tokyo with London. For yen pairs the Tokyo session is more active; for euro and pound pairs, London.

Do the hours change with daylight saving time?

Yes. London, New York and Sydney switch to daylight saving time at different times of the year, so the opening time in your zone changes a few times a year. The tool calculates for the chosen date.

Is it really free?

Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 are free.

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