Forex Market Hours & Trading Sessions
Live session clocks, overlap detection, and the best times to trade — updated in real-time.
Session Timeline (UTC)
🇦🇺Sydney
22:00 – 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵Tokyo (Asian)
00:00 – 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧London (European)
08:00 – 17:00 UTC
🇺🇸New York (Americas)
13:00 – 22:00 UTC
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Session Details
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Sydney
Low VolatilityOpens the weekly cycle. Lower volatility, good for range trading.
AUD/USDNZD/USDAUD/JPY
22:00 – 07:00 UTC
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Tokyo (Asian)
Medium VolatilityHigh JPY volume. BOJ interventions can cause spikes.
USD/JPYEUR/JPYGBP/JPYAUD/JPY
00:00 – 09:00 UTC
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London (European)
High VolatilityHighest volume session. Most major moves start here. ~35% of all forex volume.
EUR/USDGBP/USDEUR/GBPUSD/CHF
08:00 – 17:00 UTC
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New York (Americas)
High VolatilityMajor USD moves. NFP Fridays. London+NY overlap is peak volatility.
EUR/USDUSD/CADGBP/USDUSD/CHF
13:00 – 22:00 UTC
Session Overlaps ⚡
Sydney + Tokyo
AUD & JPY cross pairs active. Good for Asian scalpers.
00:00 – 07:00 UTC
Low-Medium ImpactTokyo + London
Brief overlap. EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY see increased activity.
08:00 – 09:00 UTC
Medium ImpactLondon + New York
Peak global liquidity. ~70% of daily forex volume. Best window for day trading.
13:00 – 17:00 UTC
Very High ImpactFrequently Asked Questions
When does the forex market open?▼
The forex market operates 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. It opens Sunday at 10:00 PM UTC (Sydney session) and closes Friday at 10:00 PM UTC (New York close).
What is the best time to trade forex?▼
The London-New York overlap (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM UTC) has the highest volume and volatility, making it the best time for day traders. Swing traders may prefer London open (8:00 AM UTC).
What is a forex session overlap?▼
An overlap occurs when two major trading sessions are open simultaneously. The London+New York overlap sees approximately 70% of daily forex volume and the tightest spreads.
Is forex open on weekends?▼
No. The forex market closes Friday at 10:00 PM UTC and reopens Sunday at 10:00 PM UTC with the Sydney session. Some brokers offer limited crypto trading on weekends.