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📊 Forex & Stock Market Trading Hours

Knowing when global markets are open helps traders plan their strategies more effectively. Since the Forex market runs 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, sessions overlap and create the most liquid trading conditions.

Why Market Hours Matter

Understanding the overlap between major trading sessions such as London and New York can help you catch the most volatile movements. During these overlaps, spreads are usually lower, and trade execution is faster. Traders often plan their strategies around these hours to maximize opportunities.

Global Forex Trading Sessions

The Forex market is decentralized and runs 24/5. However, activity peaks during the main trading sessions. Below are the session times in EET (Eastern European Time).

Session
Opening Hours (EET)
Pacific (Sydney)
00:00 – 09:00
Asian (Tokyo)
02:00 – 11:00
European (London)
10:00 – 19:00
American (New York)
15:00 – 00:00

Major Stock Exchange Opening Hours

Unlike Forex, stock exchanges have fixed trading hours. Knowing when each market is open is crucial if you trade stocks, indices, or CFDs tied to them.

Stock Exchange
Opening Hours (EET)
NYSE — New York
17:30 – 00:00
TSE — Tokyo
02:00 – 04:30, 05:30 – 08:00
LSE — London
10:00 – 18:30
HKE — Hong Kong
03:30 – 10:00
FWB — Frankfurt
09:00 – 21:00
SSE — Shanghai
03:15 – 05:30, 07:00 – 09:00
NZX — New Zealand
23:00 – 06:00 (+1)

Trading Hours for Different Instruments

Different instruments follow different schedules. Commodities, indices, and crypto markets have their own opening times. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Instrument
Mon–Thu
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Currency pairs
00:00 – 24:00
00:00 – 24:00
Closed
Closed
USDCNH, EURCNH, CNHJPY
01:00 – 24:00
01:00 – 24:00
Closed
Closed
USDINR
06:05 – 13:00
06:05 – 13:00
Closed
Closed
Oil & Gas
01:05 – 23:55
01:05 – 23:55
Closed
Closed
Gold & Silver
01:00 – 23:55
01:00 – 23:55
Closed
Closed
US Stocks
16:30 – 23:00
16:30 – 23:00
Closed
Closed
UK & German Stocks
10:00 – 18:30
10:00 – 18:30
Closed
Closed
Crypto
00:00 – 24:00
00:00 – 24:00
00:00 – 24:00
00:00 – 24:00
US500, US100, US30, UK100, JP225
01:05 – 23:15, 23:30 – 23:55
01:05 – 23:10
Closed
Closed
AU200
02:55 – 09:25, 10:15 – 23:55
02:55 – 09:25, 10:15 – 23:10
Closed
Closed
HK50
03:20 – 05:55, 07:05 – 10:25, 11:20 – 18:55
03:20 – 05:55, 07:05 – 10:25, 11:20 – 18:55
Closed
Closed
ES35
10:05 – 20:55
10:05 – 20:55
Closed
Closed

Time Difference Reminder

Trading hours shift slightly depending on daylight saving time (DST). Keep this in mind when planning your trades:

  • From the last Sunday in March at 01:00 GMT → EET = GMT+3.
  • From the last Sunday in October at 01:00 GMT → EET = GMT+2.

Pro Tip

Most traders focus on the London–New York overlap (15:00–19:00 EET) because this is when the market is most active. Always match your strategy with the right session!

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