Forex Market Hours Today
Today's live forex session times, the active overlap windows, and the best time to trade in your timezone — auto DST adjusted.
What are forex market hours today?
On a standard weekday, the forex market is open 24 hours today. Trading rotates non-stop through four major sessions: Sydney 22:00–07:00 UTC, Tokyo 00:00–09:00 UTC, London 08:00–17:00 UTC, and New York 13:00–22:00 UTC. Today's highest-volume window is the London – New York overlap from 13:00 to 17:00 UTC — the prime time to trade EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD majors with the tightest spreads.
See live session status & today's countdown to the next session on the FxOpenHours live clock. The clock auto-detects your timezone and DST.
- 24hOpen today
- 4Sessions today
- 3Overlaps today
- 13–17Best UTC window
Today's Session Schedule (UTC)
Standard weekday schedule. The market is closed on Saturdays and Sundays before 22:00 UTC.
| Session | Open (UTC) | Close (UTC) | Volatility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 22:00 (prev) | 07:00 | Low |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 00:00 | 09:00 | Medium |
| 🇬🇧 London | 08:00 | 17:00 | High |
| 🇺🇸 New York | 13:00 | 22:00 | Highest |
Today's Overlap Windows
- Sydney – Tokyo — 00:00–07:00 UTC. Lower volume, JPY pair focus.
- Tokyo – London — 08:00–09:00 UTC. Sharp moves at London open.
- London – New York — 13:00–17:00 UTC. Today's prime trading window with ~50% of daily volume.
Today's Best Trading Window
For today's standard weekday schedule.
EUR/USD & GBP/USD
Trade today during 13:00–17:00 UTC — tightest spreads (0.0–0.3 pips on raw accounts), strongest trends, and major US data releases.
USD/JPY & JPY crosses
Trade today during the Tokyo session 00:00–09:00 UTC for JPY-driven moves, plus the London–NY overlap for USD/JPY momentum.
AUD/NZD & AUD/JPY
Today's best window for AUD/NZD pairs is the Sydney–Tokyo overlap (00:00–07:00 UTC), with secondary activity around Australian data releases.
News trading today
Watch the economic calendar for today's NFP, CPI, FOMC, ECB, BoE, or BoJ releases. Most US releases land at 12:30 UTC; ECB at 12:15 UTC; BoE at 12:00 UTC.
Catch Today's Best Window With a Regulated Broker
Today's prime window is 13:00–17:00 UTC. Pick a broker with tight spreads on EUR/USD and fast execution to capture the best part of the day.
- Tier-1 regulation
- Tight spreads during overlap
- Negative balance protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the forex market hours today?
On a standard weekday, the market is open 24 hours: Sydney 22:00–07:00 UTC, Tokyo 00:00–09:00 UTC, London 08:00–17:00 UTC, New York 13:00–22:00 UTC. Today's highest-volume window is the London–New York overlap (13:00–17:00 UTC).
What time is the forex market open today?
On weekdays the market is open all 24 hours. On Sunday it opens at 22:00 UTC; on Friday it closes at 22:00 UTC. Use the live clock to see active sessions in your timezone right now.
What is the best time to trade forex today?
The London–New York overlap, 13:00–17:00 UTC (8:00 AM–12:00 PM EST). Tightest spreads on majors, strongest trends, and most US economic releases.
Is the forex market open right now?
Yes — if it's between Sunday 22:00 UTC and Friday 22:00 UTC. The market is closed on weekends. See the live status for a real-time answer.
Related
For a full breakdown of every session see the live forex clock, the session overlaps page, and our best time to trade forex guide. Country-specific times: Turkey · Pakistan · UAE · India.