Forex sessions live: who is trading right now?

Forex market hours

1. Sydney: 07:00–16:00 local time – a quiet start to the week.
2. Tokyo: 09:00–18:00 local time – JPY and AUD pairs move.
3. London: 08:00–17:00 local time – the session with the most volume.
4. New York: 08:00–17:00 local time – US data, lots of movement in USD pairs.

Why the overlap matters

When London and New York are open at the same time (approx. 13:00–17:00 London time), liquidity is highest and spreads are usually lowest.

The clock handles daylight saving time for each city, so the times in your time zone shift in spring and autumn.

FAQ

When is the forex market open?

From Sunday evening (Sydney open) to Friday evening (New York close), around the clock five days a week. The market is closed at the weekend.

What is the best time to trade?

For most pairs, the London–New York overlap. For JPY and AUD pairs, the Tokyo session as well. In quiet periods spreads are often wider.

Does the clock show my local time?

Yes. Times are shown automatically in your device’s time zone, including daylight saving time.

Are holidays included?

Yes, major exchange holidays of the four cities are included. Economic events and news locks are part of the CRYPDEKS cockpit.