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Forex market hours in São Paulo
Every major trading session in São Paulo time (UTC−3), updated live. The busiest window, the London–New York overlap, runs from 09:00 to 13:00 local time. The same times apply in Buenos Aires.
Times shown in São Paulo time.
Sydney
Tokyo
London
New York
The trading day in São Paulo
Session hours across a 24-hour day in São Paulo local time.
Weekly open and close
Spot forex trades from Sunday to Friday, 17:00 New York time.
| Market opens | Sunday 18:00 |
| Market closes | Friday 18:00 |
| Daily rollover | 18:00 |
Winter vs summer
São Paulo keeps the same clock all year, but London, New York and Sydney don’t.
| Session | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 17:00–02:00 | 18:00–03:00 |
| Tokyo | 21:00–06:00 | 21:00–06:00 |
| London | 05:00–14:00 | 04:00–13:00 |
| New York | 10:00–19:00 | 09:00–18:00 |
Best hours for popular pairs in São Paulo
The three-hour window in which each pair has moved most on average over the last year, converted to São Paulo time.
Trading forex from São Paulo
From São Paulo, the New York session falls closest to the middle of your day, and the London–New York overlap runs 09:00–13:00. 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 São Paulo?
The forex week opens on Sunday 18:00 São Paulo time (17:00 Sunday in New York) and closes on Friday 18:00 (17:00 Friday in New York). In between it trades around the clock.
What is the best time to trade forex in São Paulo?
For most major pairs it is the London–New York overlap, which currently runs from 09:00 to 13:00 in São Paulo. Liquidity is highest and spreads are usually tightest then.
When does the London session open in São Paulo?
The London session currently runs from 04:00 to 13:00 São Paulo time.
Do forex hours change in São Paulo during the year?
São Paulo does not observe daylight saving time, but London, New York and Sydney do, so session times in São Paulo 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 Buenos Aires?
Yes. Buenos Aires keeps the same clock as São Paulo all year, so every session time on this page applies there too.
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