Market hours · Germany
Forex market hours in Frankfurt
Every major trading session in Frankfurt time (UTC+2), updated live. The busiest window, the London–New York overlap, runs from 14:00 to 18:00 local time. The same times apply in Paris, Zurich, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, Stockholm and Warsaw.
Times shown in Frankfurt time.
Sydney
Tokyo
London
New York
The trading day in Frankfurt
Session hours across a 24-hour day in Frankfurt local time.
Weekly open and close
Spot forex trades from Sunday to Friday, 17:00 New York time.
| Market opens | Sunday 23:00 |
| Market closes | Friday 23:00 |
| Daily rollover | 23:00 |
Winter vs summer
Frankfurt changes its clocks, as do the main centres.
| Session | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 21:00–06:00 | 23:00–08:00 |
| Tokyo | 01:00–10:00 | 02:00–11:00 |
| London | 09:00–18:00 | 09:00–18:00 |
| New York | 14:00–23:00 | 14:00–23:00 |
Best hours for popular pairs in Frankfurt
The three-hour window in which each pair has moved most on average over the last year, converted to Frankfurt time.
Trading forex from Frankfurt
From Frankfurt, the London session falls closest to the middle of your day, and the London–New York overlap runs 14:00–18:00. 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 Frankfurt?
The forex week opens on Sunday 23:00 Frankfurt time (17:00 Sunday in New York) and closes on Friday 23:00 (17:00 Friday in New York). In between it trades around the clock.
What is the best time to trade forex in Frankfurt?
For most major pairs it is the London–New York overlap, which currently runs from 14:00 to 18:00 in Frankfurt. Liquidity is highest and spreads are usually tightest then.
When does the London session open in Frankfurt?
The London session currently runs from 09:00 to 18:00 Frankfurt time.
Do forex hours change in Frankfurt during the year?
Yes. Frankfurt observes daylight saving time, and so do London, New York and Sydney on different dates, so session times shift by an hour at several points in the year. The table on this page shows winter and summer times.
Are forex hours the same in Paris, Zurich, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, Stockholm and Warsaw?
Yes. Paris, Zurich, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, Stockholm and Warsaw keep the same clock as Frankfurt all year, so every session time on this page applies there too.
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