Market hours · Kenya
Forex market hours in Nairobi
Every major trading session in Nairobi time (UTC+3), updated live. The busiest window, the London–New York overlap, runs from 15:00 to 19:00 local time. The same times apply in Kampala and Dar es Salaam.
Times shown in Nairobi time.
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The trading day in Nairobi
Session hours across a 24-hour day in Nairobi local time.
Weekly open and close
Spot forex trades from Sunday to Friday, 17:00 New York time.
| Market opens | Monday 00:00 |
| Market closes | Saturday 00:00 |
| Daily rollover | 00:00 |
Winter vs summer
Nairobi keeps the same clock all year, but London, New York and Sydney don’t.
| Session | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 23:00–08:00 | 00:00–09:00 |
| Tokyo | 03:00–12:00 | 03:00–12:00 |
| London | 11:00–20:00 | 10:00–19:00 |
| New York | 16:00–01:00 | 15:00–00:00 |
Best hours for popular pairs in Nairobi
The three-hour window in which each pair has moved most on average over the last year, converted to Nairobi time.
Trading forex from Nairobi
From Nairobi, the London session falls closest to the middle of your day, and the London–New York overlap runs 15:00–19:00. 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 Nairobi?
The forex week opens on Monday 00:00 Nairobi time (17:00 Sunday in New York) and closes on Saturday 00:00 (17:00 Friday in New York). In between it trades around the clock.
What is the best time to trade forex in Nairobi?
For most major pairs it is the London–New York overlap, which currently runs from 15:00 to 19:00 in Nairobi. Liquidity is highest and spreads are usually tightest then.
When does the London session open in Nairobi?
The London session currently runs from 10:00 to 19:00 Nairobi time.
Do forex hours change in Nairobi during the year?
Nairobi does not observe daylight saving time, but London, New York and Sydney do, so session times in Nairobi 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 Kampala and Dar es Salaam?
Yes. Kampala and Dar es Salaam keep the same clock as Nairobi all year, so every session time on this page applies there too.
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