Know when each market is open so you can plan your trades effectively and avoid low-liquidity periods.
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 |