Use this Forex Market Time Zone Converter & the Kill Zone tool to check major Forex
trading sessions' opening and closing times and the ICT Kill Zone in your local time zone.
Forex Market Sessions Time Convertor & Kill Zone
Timezone
Sydney
Tokyo
London
New York
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Monday
9:05PM
Sydney (Australian)
Open
01:30 - 10:30
Tokyo (Asian)
Open
05:30 - 14:30
London (European)
Closed
13:30 - 22:30
New York (American)
Closed
18:30 - 03:30
High Volume
Medium Volume
Low Volume
How to use the FX SAM Forex Market Time Zone Converter & the Kill Zone
The Forex market is open 24 hours every weekday, so you can trade
whenever possible. Knowing the
market's opening and closing times and the four primary trading sessions is essential. The Forex
Market Time Zone Converter & the Kill Zone are handy tools to quickly see which trading session is
currently active in your local time
Forex Trading Sessions:
Even though the forex market operates around the clock, it’s not
always the best time to trade at any given
moment. The most favorable times to trade are when the market is bustling with activity, leading to a high
trade volume. The forex market operates through four primary sessions: Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York
Forex Trading Volume:
You can earn money trading whether the market is going up or down,
but it's tough to make money when the
market is flat. The market needs a lot of trades to move, so it's best to trade during busy sessions. These
trading sessions are named after major financial cities and align with the local work hours of traders in
those cities. More traders mean higher trading volume and a more active market. An active market gives you
tighter spreads and less slippage, which means better order execution.
Typical Daily Trading Volume
What time of day is best for forex trading?
On weekdays, at least one forex trading session is open, but there
are times when the market is tranquil with
low trading volume. It's best to avoid trading during these quiet times and wait for periods when sessions
overlap. When two major financial centers are open at once, the number of traders buying and selling
increases. The busiest period is when the London and New York sessions overlap, accounting for more than 50%
of the total trading volume. The ideal time to trade forex depends on the currency pair you're interested
in. Most trading activity for a particular currency pair happens when the trading sessions of the related
currencies overlap. For example, AUD/JPY will see higher trading volume when both Sydney and Tokyo sessions
are open. Similarly, EUR/USD will see increased trading activity when the London and New York sessions
overlap.
How to Trade Using the Forex Market Time Zone Converter & the Kill Zone
Follow these tips to effectively use the Forex Market Time Zone
Converter & the Kill Zone
1. Focus on trading during the busiest sessions: Tokyo, London, and New York.
2. The majority of trading activity happens when these markets are open.
3. The most trading activity
happens when two or more sessions overlap and are active simultaneously.
Common Questions about Forex Market Hours
1. What are the trading hours for the forex market? The forex market operates continuously
from Sunday at 5:00 pm ET until Friday at 5:00 pm ET, providing 24-hour weekly trading.
2. When does the forex trading week begin? Forex trading starts each Sunday at 5:00 pm ET.
3. When does forex trading end each week? Forex trading ends each week on Friday at 5:00 pm
ET.
4. Which sessions are considered to be the leading forex trading sessions? The main forex
trading sessions are the Sydney Session, Tokyo Session, London Session, and New York Session