Global Trading Sessions

Track when every major market opens and closes in real time. Find the best overlap windows for high-volatility trading opportunities.

Session Overview

Overlap Windows

By Timezone

Forex Hours

Crypto Hours

🕐 All times shown in UTC / GMT. London session is currently Live. New York session opens in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. London–New York overlap begins at 13:00 UTC.

24-Hour Session Timeline (UTC)

00:00 04:00 08:00 12:00 16:00 20:00 24:00

SydneyAEST +11

22:00–07:00

TokyoJST +9

00:00–09:00

LondonGMT +1

08:00–17:00

New YorkEST −5

13:00–22:00

Live now Opening soon Closed

London + New York Overlap High Volatility

13:00 – 17:00 UTC

The most active 4-hour window of the trading day. EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and major indices see the highest volume and tightest spreads. Ideal for intraday and scalping strategies.

Sydney + Tokyo Overlap Medium Volatility

00:00 – 07:00 UTC

Active for Asian pairs like AUD/JPY and NZD/JPY. Lower spreads on yen pairs. Best window for carry-trade strategies and range-bound plays during the Asian session.

Tokyo + London Overlap Medium Volatility

08:00 – 09:00 UTC

A brief but powerful 1-hour window where European traders absorb Asian price action. Notable for GBP/JPY and EUR/JPY breakouts at the start of the London session.

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Market Timezone Open (UTC) Status Volatility

🏢 Sydney AEST +11 22:00 – 07:00 Closed

🏢 Tokyo JST +9 00:00 – 09:00 Closed

🏢 London GMT +1 08:00 – 17:00 Live

🏢 New York EST −5 13:00 – 22:00 Opening Soon

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