Forex Market Hours: Live Session Clock
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Today's sessions in your time zone
The bright line is the current time. Overlap bars show when two sessions trade together, fading from one session’s color to the other (London + New York is the busiest). Hours under each name are in your time zone. Hover or tap the chart for details.
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Results in US dollars. 1 lot = 100,000 units (0.10 mini, 0.01 micro).
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Forex market hours at a glance
The forex market has no central exchange. It runs through four major trading centers that open and close in sequence as the day moves around the globe. Hours below use standard times for the northern-hemisphere winter and shift by an hour when daylight saving time applies.
| Session | Local hours | UTC | New York (EST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 20:00 – 05:00 | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 00:00 – 09:00 | 7:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 08:00 – 17:00 | 3:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| New York | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 13:00 – 22:00 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
The three overlaps that matter
London and New York (8 AM – 12 PM EST). The busiest window of the day. Roughly half of all forex volume passes through London and New York, so spreads tighten and trends tend to follow through.
Tokyo and London (3 AM – 4 AM EST). A short crossover. Liquidity is thin before London takes over, which can produce quick directional moves in JPY and EUR crosses.
Sydney and Tokyo (7 PM – 12 AM EST). A calmer Asia-Pacific overlap, useful for AUD, NZD and JPY pairs that react to regional data.
Best time to trade major currency pairs
| Pair | Most active sessions | Why |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | London, London + New York | Euro and dollar liquidity both peak |
| GBP/USD | London, London + New York | UK data and open volume drive moves |
| USD/JPY | Tokyo, New York morning | Japanese flows plus US data releases |
| AUD/USD | Sydney, Sydney + Tokyo | Australian and Chinese data prints |
| USD/CAD | New York | Oil prices and US/Canada data |
| EUR/GBP | London | Both currencies priced in the same session |
How to use session timing
Check the tracker before you trade. Spreads are usually widest and liquidity thinnest in the gaps between sessions, so many traders avoid entering new positions then. Major economic releases such as US Non-Farm Payrolls, central bank decisions and CPI can move prices sharply at any time, so check an economic calendar alongside session hours.
Frequently asked questions
When is the forex market open?
Forex trades 24 hours a day, five days a week. It opens Sunday evening New York time when Sydney starts trading and closes Friday at about 5 PM New York time when the New York session ends.
When is the most volatile time to trade forex?
The London and New York overlap, roughly 8 AM to 12 PM Eastern Time, has the highest volume and usually the tightest spreads and biggest moves.
What is the best time to trade EUR/USD?
EUR/USD is most active during the London session and the London and New York overlap, when both euro and dollar liquidity are at their peak.
What is the best time to trade USD/JPY?
USD/JPY tends to move most during the Tokyo session and again in the New York morning, especially around US economic data releases.
Do forex market hours change with daylight saving time?
Yes. The US, UK and Australia change clocks on different dates, so session overlaps shift in your local time during certain weeks. This tracker calculates each session in its own local time, so it adjusts automatically.
Is the forex market open on weekends?
No. Spot forex is closed from Friday evening to Sunday evening New York time, though some brokers offer limited weekend products.
Does this tracker adjust to my time zone?
Yes. It uses your device's time zone by default. You can pick a different zone and switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time using the controls at the top.
Are the calculator and tracker results guaranteed?
No. The tracker relies on your device’s local clock, which can be out of sync, and its session hours follow common industry conventions that brokers may adjust. The profit/loss calculator uses standard, static formulas based strictly on the values you enter manually. It does not account for real-world factors such as live spreads, variable leverage, overnight rollover fees (swaps), commissions or slippage. Treat all results as estimates for educational reference only, and confirm anything important with your broker.
Why does the session clock look incorrect?
The tracker automatically reads your device’s time zone. If your computer or phone has the wrong date, time or time zone, or a privacy setting or browser extension changes the time zone your browser reports, the sessions may display incorrectly. Use the Time zone dropdown at the top of the page to choose the correct zone manually, and check that your device is set to update its date and time automatically.
Can I link my broker account or trade through this site?
No. This website is a standalone educational utility. We do not offer trading services or broker integration, we do not provide live market data feeds or financial advice, and we do not collect or store any financial information. The numbers you type into the calculators stay in your browser.
About this tool
Session hours follow common industry conventions and are shown for education. Brokers and liquidity providers may use slightly different cut-off times, so confirm hours with your own broker. Nothing here is financial advice. Read the full risk disclaimer, terms of use and privacy policy.