Forex Market Hours in Saudi Arabia
The four major forex sessions in Saudi Arabia time (AST, UTC+3) with the best trading window highlighted — auto DST aware via the live clock on this page.
When does the forex market open in Saudi Arabia?
The forex market opens 01:00 AST and runs through the week until the New York close (01:00 AST Saturday). In Saudi Arabia time the four major sessions are: Sydney 00:00–09:00 AST, Tokyo 03:00–12:00 AST, London 11:00–20:00 AST, and New York 16:00–01:00 AST. The best window is 16:00–20:00 AST — the London–New York overlap with the highest liquidity and tightest spreads.
- UTC+3AST timezone
- 16–20Best window AST
- No DSTAST year-round
- CMASA regulator
Live Forex Status
Real-time market status and session times in local timezone — updates every second
Forex market is open right now
The forex market is open right now (2026-11-03 11:31 UTC). Active sessions: London.
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Forex Sessions in Saudi Arabia Time (AST)
Standard reference times. London and New York can shift by one hour during daylight saving transitions — the live clock above stays DST-aware.
| Session | UTC | AST (Saudi Arabia) | Volatility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 21:00 – 06:00 | 00:00–09:00 AST | Low |
| Tokyo | 00:00 – 09:00 | 03:00–12:00 AST | Medium |
| London | 08:00 – 17:00 | 11:00–20:00 AST | High |
| New York | 13:00 – 22:00 | 16:00–01:00 AST | Highest |
Best window for Saudi traders
- USD/SAR peg stability — trading interest often sits in majors and gold rather than the riyal cross.
- 16:00–20:00 AST overlap — London–New York peak in Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3).
- CMA Saudi oversight — verify authorized persons and Shariah-compliant account options.
- Fixed AST — same wall-clock map as Turkey for overlap; Arabic page available.
How DST Affects Forex Hours in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia stays on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) year-round. London and New York DST still change how sessions appear in AST.
Standard reference
London 11:00–20:00 AST · New York 16:00–01:00 AST · Best window 16:00–20:00 AST.
UK / EU summer
UK/EU summer shifts London earlier by about one hour in AST.
US summer
US summer shifts New York earlier by about one hour in AST.
Forex Trading in Saudi Arabia — Regulatory Context
Forex and leveraged products for Saudi residents are subject to CMA rules and Sharia-sensitive product constraints. Confirm broker permissions before depositing.
Use the live clock on this page with the FxOpenHours converter to confirm session status before you trade.
Holidays & Liquidity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi public holidays can affect local banking hours; global forex usually stays open.
For the full holiday calendar see our Forex Holiday Hours 2026 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are forex market hours in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia time (AST, UTC+3): Sydney 00:00–09:00 AST, Tokyo 03:00–12:00 AST, London 11:00–20:00 AST, and New York 16:00–01:00 AST. The market is open 24/5.
What is the best time to trade forex in Saudi Arabia?
16:00–20:00 AST — the London–New York overlap.
Does daylight saving time affect forex hours in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia stays on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) year-round. London and New York DST still change how sessions appear in AST.
Is forex trading legal in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi forex access depends on CMA rules. Confirm broker permissions before depositing.
What time does the London session open in Saudi Arabia?
London session hours in Saudi Arabia: 11:00–20:00 AST.