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Global Market Sessions (UTC)
07:27 AM
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NOW
Wellington
CLOSED
Sydney
CLOSED
Tokyo
OPEN
Singapore
OPEN
Frankfurt
OPEN
London
CLOSED
New York
CLOSED
Chicago
CLOSED
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Global Market Clock
Visualizes the opening and closing times of major financial centers (Sydney, Tokyo, London, New York).
How to use
See which markets are currently open. Volatility is typically highest when the London and New York sessions overlap.
Common Questions
When is the market most volatile?
Volatility often peaks during the 'London-New York Overlap' (approx 13:00 - 16:00 GMT).
Does Forex trade 24/7?
Forex trades 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. It opens Monday morning in Sydney and closes Friday afternoon in New York.
Do times adjust for Daylight Savings?
Yes, our clock logic accounts for major Daylight Savings Time shifts in the US and Europe.
What happens during the weekend?
Retail Forex markets are closed. However, crypto markets remain open 24/7.
Why is the Tokyo session important?
Tokyo sets the tone for the Asian trading session and can see high volatility in JPY pairs.
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