Forex Market Hours
The forex market operates 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Track when the major trading sessions are open and find the best times to trade based on your timezone.
Trading Sessions
Times shown in your selected timezone. Markets are closed on weekends.
Sydney
ClosedMajor pairs: AUD/USD, NZD/USD, AUD/JPY
Tokyo
ClosedMajor pairs: USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY
London
ClosedMajor pairs: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, EUR/GBP
New York
ClosedMajor pairs: EUR/USD, USD/CAD, USD/CHF
24-Hour Session Overview
Session Overlaps
The most active trading periods occur when sessions overlap.
Tokyo / London Overlap
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This overlap sees moderate volatility as European traders enter the market while Asian traders are finishing their day. Good for trading EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY pairs.
Moderate VolatilityLondon / New York Overlap
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The most volatile and liquid period of the trading day. Approximately 70% of all forex trades occur during this window. Ideal for trading major pairs.
High VolatilityBest Times to Trade
The London/New York overlap typically offers the best trading opportunities due to high liquidity and volatility. Spreads are generally tightest during this period.
Weekend Gaps
The forex market closes Friday evening (New York time) and reopens Sunday evening. Price gaps can occur over the weekend due to news events.
Daylight Saving
Session times shift when countries change clocks for daylight saving. Not all countries observe DST, which can affect overlap periods.