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When are Forex trading times?

09 September 2023

Forex trading takes place 24 hours a day, five days a week, due to the decentralized nature of the forex market and the fact that it operates across different time zones. The forex market is divided into different trading sessions, each with its own characteristics and peak trading hours. Here are the main forex trading sessions:

1-Sydney Session:

Opens at approximately 10:00 PM GMT (5:00 PM EST) on Sunday.
Closes at approximately 7:00 AM GMT (2:00 AM EST) on Monday.
Currency pairs involving the Australian dollar (AUD) are actively traded during this session.

2-Tokyo Session:

Opens at approximately 12:00 AM GMT (7:00 PM EST) on Monday.
Closes at approximately 9:00 AM GMT (4:00 AM EST) on Monday.
The Japanese yen (JPY) is heavily traded during this session.

3-London Session:

Opens at approximately 8:00 AM GMT (3:00 AM EST) on Monday.
Closes at approximately 5:00 PM GMT (12:00 PM EST) on Monday.
The London session is one of the most active and liquid trading sessions. It often sees significant price movements.

4-New York Session:

Opens at approximately 1:00 PM GMT (8:00 AM EST) on Monday.
Closes at approximately 10:00 PM GMT (5:00 PM EST) on Monday.
The New York session overlaps with the London session, making it another highly active period.

5-After-Hours: While the primary trading sessions are during the times mentioned above, the forex market remains open for trading around the clock due to global participation.The after-hours period typically has lower liquidity and may experience wider spreads.

It's important to note that the forex market operates continuously from Sunday evening to Friday evening (GMT), but the level of activity and liquidity can vary significantly during different trading sessions. Traders often pay close attention to session overlaps, such as the overlap between the London and New York sessions, as this is when trading activity tends to be the highest.

Additionally, some traders may also engage in weekend trading during the gap between the New York close on Friday and the Sydney open on Sunday, although liquidity during this time is generally lower, and spreads can be wider.

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