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Forex Session Times

See which of the four major forex sessions are open right now, and when the high-liquidity London-New York overlap happens today.

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Market Hours Right Now

All times shown in GMT. Session hours are standard and may shift ±1 hour around daylight saving transitions.

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Session Times FAQ

What are the forex session times in GMT?+
Sydney: 22:00–07:00 GMT. Tokyo: 00:00–09:00 GMT. London: 08:00–17:00 GMT. New York: 13:00–22:00 GMT. These are standard hours and can shift by an hour around daylight saving transitions in each region.
What is the best time to trade forex?+
The London-New York overlap (13:00-17:00 GMT) is generally considered the most active window, with the highest volume and tightest spreads on major pairs. Gold (XAUUSD) also tends to see its largest moves during this overlap.
Is forex open 24 hours?+
Forex trades 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, from the Sydney open on Monday morning (local time) through the New York close on Friday afternoon. It is closed on weekends.
Which session is best for gold (XAUUSD) trading?+
Gold typically shows its largest and most tradable moves during the London session and especially the London-New York overlap, when liquidity and volatility are highest.

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