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  • What Are The Forex Market Hours?
  • Forex Market Session Hours
  • When Is The Best Time To Trade Forex?

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  1. TRADING EDUCATION
  2. Best Time To Trade

Forex Market

What Are The Forex Market Hours?

It is important to note that while the forex market is open 24 hours a day, not all times are equally good for trading. During the peak of the London and New York sessions, liquidity and volatility tend to be higher, which can make it easier to enter and exit trades. In contrast, during the lull between sessions, liquidity and volatility may be lower, making it more difficult to trade.

It is also worth noting that the forex market tends to be more volatile on Monday and Friday, as traders adjust their positions at the start and end of the week.

Overall, it is important to understand the different trading sessions and the impact they may have on your trading strategy. This can help you identify the best times to trade and potentially improve your trading performance.

Forex Market Session Hours

Forex Session
Open / Close
Local Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Sydney

Open

7 am

5 pm

10 pm

Close

4 pm

2 am

7 am

Tokyo

Open

9 am

7 pm

12 am

Close

6 pm

4 am

9 am

London

Open

8 am

3 am

8 am

Close

4 pm

12 am

4 pm

New York

Open

8 am

8 am

1 pm

Close

5 pm

5 pm

10 pm

When Is The Best Time To Trade Forex?

There are several pros and cons to consider when deciding if forex trading is right for you. Some of the benefits of forex trading include the potential for large profits, the ability to trade on leverage, and the ability to trade 24 hours a day. However, there are also several risks associated with forex trading, including the potential for significant losses, the use of leverage, and the risk of trading with a dishonest broker. It's important to carefully consider these pros and cons and to do your due diligence before deciding to trade forex.

The overlap windows for exchanges are:

  • 1 pm to 4 pm (GMT) when both New York and London exchanges are open

  • 12 am to 7 am (GMT) when both Tokyo and Sydney exchanges are open

  • 8 am to 9 am (GMT) when both Tokyo and London exchanges are open

The first of these windows, between New York and London, is possibly the most important.

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