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Forex market hours in Bogotá
Every major trading session in Bogotá time (UTC−5), updated live. The busiest window, the London–New York overlap, runs from 07:00 to 11:00 local time. The same times apply in Lima.
Times shown in Bogotá time.
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The trading day in Bogotá
Session hours across a 24-hour day in Bogotá local time.
Weekly open and close
Spot forex trades from Sunday to Friday, 17:00 New York time.
| Market opens | Sunday 16:00 |
| Market closes | Friday 16:00 |
| Daily rollover | 16:00 |
Winter vs summer
Bogotá keeps the same clock all year, but London, New York and Sydney don’t.
| Session | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 15:00–00:00 | 16:00–01:00 |
| Tokyo | 19:00–04:00 | 19:00–04:00 |
| London | 03:00–12:00 | 02:00–11:00 |
| New York | 08:00–17:00 | 07:00–16:00 |
Best hours for popular pairs in Bogotá
The three-hour window in which each pair has moved most on average over the last year, converted to Bogotá time.
Trading forex from Bogotá
From Bogotá, the New York session falls closest to the middle of your day, and the London–New York overlap runs 07:00–11:00. Most of the day’s movement in EUR, GBP and USD pairs happens during London and New York hours, while JPY, AUD and NZD pairs are relatively more active during Tokyo and Sydney hours.
Read our guide to forex trading sessions to understand what drives each session, and check the market pages for each pair’s hour-by-hour volatility.
FAQ
What time does the forex market open in Bogotá?
The forex week opens on Sunday 16:00 Bogotá time (17:00 Sunday in New York) and closes on Friday 16:00 (17:00 Friday in New York). In between it trades around the clock.
What is the best time to trade forex in Bogotá?
For most major pairs it is the London–New York overlap, which currently runs from 07:00 to 11:00 in Bogotá. Liquidity is highest and spreads are usually tightest then.
When does the London session open in Bogotá?
The London session currently runs from 02:00 to 11:00 Bogotá time.
Do forex hours change in Bogotá during the year?
Bogotá does not observe daylight saving time, but London, New York and Sydney do, so session times in Bogotá still shift by an hour at points during the year. The table on this page shows winter and summer times.
Are forex hours the same in Lima?
Yes. Lima keeps the same clock as Bogotá all year, so every session time on this page applies there too.
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