Analysis & Utilities
Forex Market Hours
Forex trades 24 hours a day, five days a week, across four main sessions. The London–New York overlap is usually the most liquid and volatile period.
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SydneyCLOSED
21:00–06:00 UTC
TokyoCLOSED
00:00–09:00 UTC
LondonCLOSED
07:00–16:00 UTC
New YorkCLOSED
12:00–21:00 UTC
How to use the Forex Market Hours
- See which sessions are open right now.
- Times are shown in UTC and your local time.
- Plan scalps and breakouts around session opens and overlaps.
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When is the forex market most active?
During the London and New York overlap, roughly 12:00–16:00 UTC.
Is forex open on weekends?
No. It closes Friday evening New York time and reopens Sunday evening with the Sydney session.
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Educational tool only — not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.