Forex Market Sessions
The Forex market is open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week — but not all hours are equal.
Live Session Status
Current UTC: 22:47 · Updated every minute
Sydney
GMT: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Tokyo
GMT: 12:00 AM – 9:00 AM
London
GMT: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
New York
GMT: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Overlap Periods
London + New York
13:00–17:00 GMT
Highest liquidity, tightest spreads, best for most traders
Tokyo + London
07:00–09:00 GMT
Moderate activity, EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY most active
Why Session Timing Matters
Liquidity During Overlaps
When two major sessions overlap (especially London + New York), investing volume spikes dramatically. Higher liquidity means tighter spreads, faster execution, and less slippage.
Volatility at Open/Close
Market opens and closes see increased volatility. London open (8am GMT) and New York open (1pm GMT) are particularly active.
Wide Spreads Off-Hours
Outside major sessions, liquidity drops and spreads widen. A 1-pip EUR/USD spread can become 3-5 pips overnight.
Disclaimer: Session times are approximate and may vary during daylight saving time transitions. For educational use only — not financial advice.