Market hours · United States
Forex market hours in New York
Every major trading session in New York time (UTC−4), updated live. The busiest window, the London–New York overlap, runs from 08:00 to 12:00 local time. The same times apply in Miami and Toronto.
Times shown in New York time.
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The trading day in New York
Session hours across a 24-hour day in New York local time.
Weekly open and close
Spot forex trades from Sunday to Friday, 17:00 New York time.
| Market opens | Sunday 17:00 |
| Market closes | Friday 17:00 |
| Daily rollover | 17:00 |
Winter vs summer
New York changes its clocks, as do the main centres.
| Session | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 15:00–00:00 | 17:00–02:00 |
| Tokyo | 19:00–04:00 | 20:00–05:00 |
| London | 03:00–12:00 | 03:00–12:00 |
| New York | 08:00–17:00 | 08:00–17:00 |
Best hours for popular pairs in New York
The three-hour window in which each pair has moved most on average over the last year, converted to New York time.
Trading forex from New York
From New York, the New York session falls closest to the middle of your day, and the London–New York overlap runs 08:00–12:00. 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 New York?
The forex week opens on Sunday 17:00 New York time (17:00 Sunday in New York) and closes on Friday 17:00 (17:00 Friday in New York). In between it trades around the clock.
What is the best time to trade forex in New York?
For most major pairs it is the London–New York overlap, which currently runs from 08:00 to 12:00 in New York. Liquidity is highest and spreads are usually tightest then.
When does the London session open in New York?
The London session currently runs from 03:00 to 12:00 New York time.
Do forex hours change in New York during the year?
Yes. New York 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 Miami and Toronto?
Yes. Miami and Toronto keep the same clock as New York all year, so every session time on this page applies there too.
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