Know when each market is open so you can plan your trades effectively.
All times shown in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Adjust for your local timezone. Summer time (daylight saving) may shift hours by 1 hour in some regions.
Forex is a 24-hour market open from Monday morning to Friday evening, following the sun through major trading sessions.
| Session | Open (UTC) | Close (UTC) | Key Pairs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 22:00 Sun | 07:00 | AUD, NZD pairs |
| Tokyo | 00:00 | 09:00 | JPY, AUD pairs |
| London | 08:00 | 17:00 | EUR, GBP pairs |
| New York | 13:00 | 22:00 | USD pairs |
London–New York overlap (13:00–17:00 UTC) is the highest-liquidity period, with tightest spreads.
Crypto spot markets operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There are no market closures, though liquidity can vary on weekends and major holidays.
| Index | Exchange | Open (UTC) | Close (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| US30 (Dow Jones) | NYSE | 13:30 | 20:00 |
| SPX500 (S&P 500) | NYSE | 13:30 | 20:00 |
| NAS100 (Nasdaq) | NASDAQ | 13:30 | 20:00 |
| UK100 (FTSE) | LSE | 08:00 | 16:30 |
| Commodity | Open (UTC) | Close (UTC) | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (XAU/USD) | 23:00 Sun | 22:00 Fri | Mon–Fri |
| Silver (XAG/USD) | 23:00 Sun | 22:00 Fri | Mon–Fri |
| WTI Oil | 23:00 Sun | 22:00 Fri | Mon–Fri |
| Brent Oil | 23:00 Sun | 22:00 Fri | Mon–Fri |