Forex Market

Forex Trading Sessions

24 Hours, 5 Days a Week
Forex market is closed for the weekend
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Sydney Session
08:55:20 PM local
Closed
7:00 AMto4:00 PMlocal
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Tokyo Session
07:55:20 PM local
Closed
9:00 AMto6:00 PMlocal
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London Session
11:55:20 AM local
Closed
8:00 AMto5:00 PMlocal
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New York Session
06:55:20 AM local
Closed
8:00 AMto5:00 PMlocal

Session Overlaps

Tokyo-London OverlapInactive
🇯🇵 Tokyo+🇬🇧 London

Lower liquidity overlap, mainly affects EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY

London-New York OverlapInactive
🇬🇧 London+🇺🇸 New York

Highest volume period — over 50% of all forex trades. Best for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CHF

Sydney-Tokyo OverlapInactive
🇦🇺 Sydney+🇯🇵 Tokyo

Active for AUD/JPY, NZD/JPY, and Asian pairs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the forex market open 24 hours?

Yes, the forex market operates 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday). It opens Sunday 5 PM ET with the Sydney session and closes Friday 5 PM ET with the New York session.

What are the best times to trade forex?

The London-New York overlap (8 AM - 12 PM ET) is the highest volume period with over 50% of daily trades. The London session open (3 AM ET) also sees significant volatility.

What happens during session overlaps?

When two sessions overlap, trading volume and volatility increase significantly. This creates tighter spreads and more trading opportunities, especially during the London-New York overlap.

Is the forex market open on weekends?

No, the forex market is closed from Friday 5 PM ET to Sunday 5 PM ET. Some brokers offer limited weekend trading on cryptocurrencies.

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