Market hours · United Arab Emirates
Forex market hours in Dubai
Every major trading session in Dubai time (UTC+4), updated live. The busiest window, the London–New York overlap, runs from 16:00 to 20:00 local time. The same times apply in Abu Dhabi and Muscat.
Times shown in Dubai time.
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The trading day in Dubai
Session hours across a 24-hour day in Dubai local time.
Weekly open and close
Spot forex trades from Sunday to Friday, 17:00 New York time.
| Market opens | Monday 01:00 |
| Market closes | Saturday 01:00 |
| Daily rollover | 01:00 |
Winter vs summer
Dubai keeps the same clock all year, but London, New York and Sydney don’t.
| Session | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 00:00–09:00 | 01:00–10:00 |
| Tokyo | 04:00–13:00 | 04:00–13:00 |
| London | 12:00–21:00 | 11:00–20:00 |
| New York | 17:00–02:00 | 16:00–01:00 |
Best hours for popular pairs in Dubai
The three-hour window in which each pair has moved most on average over the last year, converted to Dubai time.
Trading forex from Dubai
From Dubai, the London session falls closest to the middle of your day, and the London–New York overlap runs 16:00–20:00. 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 Dubai?
The forex week opens on Monday 01:00 Dubai time (17:00 Sunday in New York) and closes on Saturday 01:00 (17:00 Friday in New York). In between it trades around the clock.
What is the best time to trade forex in Dubai?
For most major pairs it is the London–New York overlap, which currently runs from 16:00 to 20:00 in Dubai. Liquidity is highest and spreads are usually tightest then.
When does the London session open in Dubai?
The London session currently runs from 11:00 to 20:00 Dubai time.
Do forex hours change in Dubai during the year?
Dubai does not observe daylight saving time, but London, New York and Sydney do, so session times in Dubai 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 Abu Dhabi and Muscat?
Yes. Abu Dhabi and Muscat keep the same clock as Dubai all year, so every session time on this page applies there too.
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