Market hours · United Kingdom
Forex market hours in London
Every major trading session in London time (UTC+1), updated live. The busiest window, the London–New York overlap, runs from 13:00 to 17:00 local time. The same times apply in Dublin.
Times shown in London time.
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The trading day in London
Session hours across a 24-hour day in London local time.
Weekly open and close
Spot forex trades from Sunday to Friday, 17:00 New York time.
| Market opens | Sunday 22:00 |
| Market closes | Friday 22:00 |
| Daily rollover | 22:00 |
Winter vs summer
London changes its clocks, as do the main centres.
| Session | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 20:00–05:00 | 22:00–07:00 |
| Tokyo | 00:00–09:00 | 01:00–10:00 |
| London | 08:00–17:00 | 08:00–17:00 |
| New York | 13:00–22:00 | 13:00–22:00 |
Best hours for popular pairs in London
The three-hour window in which each pair has moved most on average over the last year, converted to London time.
Trading forex from London
From London, the London session falls closest to the middle of your day, and the London–New York overlap runs 13:00–17:00. 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 London?
The forex week opens on Sunday 22:00 London time (17:00 Sunday in New York) and closes on Friday 22:00 (17:00 Friday in New York). In between it trades around the clock.
What is the best time to trade forex in London?
For most major pairs it is the London–New York overlap, which currently runs from 13:00 to 17:00 in London. Liquidity is highest and spreads are usually tightest then.
When does the London session open in London?
The London session currently runs from 08:00 to 17:00 London time.
Do forex hours change in London during the year?
Yes. London 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 Dublin?
Yes. Dublin keeps the same clock as London all year, so every session time on this page applies there too.
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