Forex Market Hours in Egypt

The forex market is open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week in Egypt time. The four major forex sessions in Egypt time (EET, UTC+2) with the best trading window highlighted — auto DST aware via the live clock on the home page.

Quick answer · Egypt

When does the forex market open in Egypt?

The forex market opens on Sunday at approximately 00:00 EET with the Sydney session and closes Saturday at 00:00 EET after New York. In Egypt time, the four major sessions are: Sydney 00:00–09:00, Tokyo 02:00–11:00, London 10:00–19:00, and New York 15:00–00:00. The best trading window in Egypt is 15:00–19:00 EET — the London – New York overlap, which produces the highest liquidity and tightest spreads of the day.

  • UTC+2EET timezone
  • 15–19Best window EET
  • No DSTEgypt year-round
  • FRALocal regulator

Forex Sessions in Egypt Time (EET)

Standard times. The London and New York sessions shift 1 hour earlier when the UK/EU and US enter daylight saving time.

Session UTC EET (Egypt) Volatility
🇦🇺 Sydney22:00 – 07:0000:00 – 09:00Low
🇯🇵 Tokyo00:00 – 09:0002:00 – 11:00Medium
🇬🇧 London08:00 – 17:0010:00 – 19:00High
🇺🇸 New York13:00 – 22:0015:00 – 00:00Highest

Best window for Egyptian traders

15:00 – 19:00 EET London – New York overlap
  • Highest liquidity — peak volume and tightest spreads (EUR/USD ~0.1–0.3 pip).
  • Major USD news — US macro releases (NFP, CPI, FOMC) typically land in this window.
  • Strong trends — European and US institutions are simultaneously active, producing the strongest directional moves.
  • Best pairs — EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/JPY.
Egypt · DST

How DST Affects Forex Hours in Egypt

Egypt abolished daylight saving time in 2014 — EET stays at UTC+2 year-round. But when the UK, EU, and US switch to summer time, their sessions shift 1 hour earlier in Egypt time for several months until they revert.

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Standard time (winter)

London 10:00–19:00 EET · New York 15:00–00:00 EET · Best window 15:00–19:00 EET.

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UK/EU summer (BST/CEST)

London shifts to 09:00–18:00 EET. Late March — late October.

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US summer (EDT)

New York shifts to 14:00–23:00 EET. Mid-March — early November.

Forex Trading in Egypt — Regulatory Context

Forex trading is legal in Egypt and regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). The FRA oversees non-banking financial markets including derivatives and forex trading activities in the country.

Many Egyptian traders also use offshore brokers regulated by tier-1 authorities such as the FCA (UK), CySEC (EU), or ASIC (Australia), which offer higher leverage and broader instrument access. Always verify a broker's regulation and segregated client funds before depositing.

Trading Holidays Affecting Egypt

The forex market itself remains open during Egyptian national holidays since it is a global decentralized market. However, liquidity drops noticeably during major Western holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), New Year's Day (1 Jan), and US Independence Day (4 July). Spreads can widen 3–5x during these periods.

For the full holiday calendar see our Forex Holiday Hours 2026 guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are forex market hours in Egypt?

In Egypt time (EET, UTC+2): Sydney 00:00–09:00, Tokyo 02:00–11:00, London 10:00–19:00, and New York 15:00–00:00. The market is open 24/5, from approximately Sunday 00:00 EET to Saturday 00:00 EET.

What is the best time to trade forex in Egypt?

15:00–19:00 EET — the London–New York overlap. This 4-hour window produces the highest liquidity, the tightest spreads on EUR/USD and GBP/USD, and accounts for over 50% of daily forex volume. US economic releases (NFP, CPI, FOMC) typically fall in this window.

Does daylight saving time affect forex hours in Egypt?

Egypt abolished DST in 2014 — EET remains UTC+2 year-round. However, when the US, UK, and EU switch to summer time, the London session shifts to 09:00–18:00 EET and the New York session shifts to 14:00–23:00 EET for several months.

Is forex trading legal in Egypt?

Yes. Forex is legal and regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). Many Egyptian traders also use offshore brokers regulated by FCA, CySEC, or ASIC for higher leverage and broader instrument access.

What time does the London session open in Egypt?

The London session opens at 10:00 EET (08:00 UTC) and closes at 19:00 EET. During UK summer time (BST), the session shifts to 09:00–18:00 EET. London handles roughly 38% of daily forex volume globally.

What time does the New York session open in Egypt?

The New York session opens at 15:00 EET (13:00 UTC) and closes at 00:00 EET the next day. The first 4 hours overlap with London — this is the prime trading window for Egyptian forex traders.

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