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Market Hours
The Forex market operates 24 hours a day, allowing traders to choose the most active trading periods for their currency pairs. Understanding these periods is key to maximizing profitability.
Trading sessions refer to the time when financial markets are open. These sessions overlap or follow one another, giving traders the flexibility to trade at their convenience. Each session influences the market differently, depending on the activity level in specific regions.
For instance, less activity is observed during the quieter periods after the New York session closes and before the Tokyo session opens, while the Sydney session operates at modest levels. For currency pairs like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, or USD/CHF, the highest activity occurs during overlapping sessions of Europe and the United States.
Trading Hours Schedule
All times are in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
| Region | City | Open (GMT) | Close (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia |
Tokyo
Hong Kong
|
12:00 am
01:00 am
|
09:00 am
10:00 am
|
| Europe |
Frankfurt
London
|
07:00 am
08:00 am
|
04:00 pm
05:00 pm
|
| America |
New York
Chicago
|
01:00 pm
02:00 pm
|
10:00 pm
11:00 pm
|
| Pacific |
Wellington
Sydney
|
10:00 pm
10:00 pm
|
06:00 am
07:00 am
|
Trading Sessions
Maximize your market understanding with insights into trading sessions.
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Asian Session
This session involves active trading with pairs such as USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, EUR/USD, and AUD/USD. It offers steady opportunities for traders focused on these regions.
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European Session
The European session sees significant activity, with high volatility in currency pairs like EUR, GBP, and USD. The London market drives major movements during this time.
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US Session
The American session is known for its aggressive trading style, with heightened activity in USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, and JPY. Fridays often bring increased volatility.
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