Forex Trading Hours
Track global forex market hours in real-time. Monitor all major trading sessions and find the best times to trade currency pairs across different markets.
Current Market Status
Sydney Session
Tokyo Session
London Session
New York Session
Trading Session Details
Sydney Session
Starts the global trading week, low volatility
Tokyo Session
Major Asian trading hub, JPY pairs most active
London Session
Highest volume session, major trends often start here
New York Session
Second highest volume, major news releases
Major Currency Pairs & Best Trading Times
EUR/USD
Most traded currency pair globally
GBP/USD
Cable - highly volatile during London session
USD/JPY
Active during Asian and US sessions
AUD/USD
Aussie - most active during Sydney/Tokyo
USD/CAD
Loonie - correlates with oil prices
USD/CHF
Swissy - safe haven currency
EUR/JPY
Cross pair, active during overlaps
GBP/JPY
Highly volatile cross pair
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Forex Trading Hours Guide
Best Times to Trade
The forex market operates 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, but not all hours are created equal. Here's when to find the most action:
- London-New York Overlap (8 AM - 12 PM EST): Highest volume and volatility
- London-Tokyo Overlap (3 AM - 4 AM EST): Good for EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY
- Sydney-Tokyo Overlap (2 AM - 4 AM EST): Best for AUD and NZD pairs
Session Characteristics
- Sydney Session: Quietest session, good for ranging strategies
- Tokyo Session: Moderate volatility, JPY pairs most active
- London Session: Most volatile, major trends often begin
- New York Session: High volume, major news releases
Weekly Trading Patterns
- Sunday: Market opens at 5 PM EST with Sydney session
- Monday-Thursday: Full trading activity across all sessions
- Friday: Market closes at 5 PM EST with New York session
- Saturday: Market closed globally
Important Considerations
- Daylight Saving Time: Sessions shift 1 hour during DST transitions
- Holiday Schedules: Reduced liquidity during market holidays and bank holidays
- Economic Releases: High impact news can cause extreme volatility
- Weekend Gaps: Markets can gap significantly at Sunday open
Risk Management
Trading during different sessions requires different risk management approaches:
- Use smaller position sizes during low-liquidity periods
- Avoid trading during major holiday periods
- Be aware of session transition volatility
- Monitor economic calendars for high-impact events
- Adjust stop losses based on session volatility
Market Holiday Notice
Forex markets are closed during major holidays including Christmas, New Year, and some national holidays. Trading hours may be reduced during holiday periods. Always check with your broker for specific holiday schedules.