Spot XAU/USD · 24/5
Gold Trading Hours
Retail spot gold (XAU/USD) follows the same Sunday–Friday forex week. Inside that week, liquidity peaks in London and the London–New York overlap.
When can you trade gold?
Spot XAU/USD on most brokers is open from Sunday 5:00 PM New York to Friday 5:00 PM New York (22:00 UTC winter / 21:00 UTC summer). Check live status on Is gold market open?.
- 24/5Spot schedule
- 10:30LBMA AM London
- 15:00LBMA PM London
- 13–17UTC winter peak
Gold hours by center
Same global clock as forex — gold depth is not equal across sessions.
London
Primary OTC bullion day. LBMA auctions at 10:30 and 15:00 London time. Full detail: London gold session.
New York
US data (08:30 ET), COMEX activity, and the overlap with London. Futures have a short daily halt near 17:00–18:00 ET. See New York gold hours.
Asia
Thinner spot book, wider spreads, occasional Shanghai-driven bursts. Guide: Asian gold trading hours.
Best window
London–New York overlap (~13:00–17:00 UTC winter). Strategy notes: Best time to trade gold.
| Window | UTC (winter) | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday open | 22:00 | Spot gold reopens with Sydney; spreads often wide. |
| Tokyo / Asia | 00:00–07:00 | Lower depth; risk headlines can still move XAU/USD. |
| London cash day | 08:00–17:00 | Core bullion liquidity; LBMA AM/PM auctions. |
| London + New York | 13:00–17:00 | Deepest retail spot book of the day. |
| Friday close | 22:00 | Spot gold closes with the forex week. |
Gold trading hours FAQ
What are gold trading hours?
Spot XAU/USD on forex/CFD platforms generally trades Sunday 5:00 PM to Friday 5:00 PM New York time — the same 24/5 week as major FX pairs.
Does gold trade on weekends?
Retail spot gold is usually closed with forex on the weekend. COMEX futures pause daily and for weekends under CME rules. Crypto markets stay open if you need weekend exposure — see crypto market hours.
Is gold the same schedule as forex?
For retail spot, yes on the weekly open/close. Gold also reacts to LBMA auctions and COMEX hours. Comparison: Gold vs forex hours.