Spot XAU/USD · India / IST
Is gold open in India? open
Tracking forex session liquidity for XAU/USD Retail spot XAU/USD follows the global 24/5 forex schedule
When does gold trade in India?
Spot gold (XAU/USD) opens Monday 03:30 IST and closes Saturday 03:30 IST in US winter time (22:00 UTC). In US summer time it opens Monday 02:30 and closes Saturday 02:30 (21:00 UTC). Between those times it trades continuously.
- 24/5Spot schedule
- Mon 03:30IST winter open
- 18:30–22:30IST winter peak
- 22:00 / 21:00UTC open (win / sum)
Gold hours in India (IST)
Fixed times converted for Mumbai and Delhi. Winter = US and UK on standard time; summer = US and UK on daylight time.
| Event | Winter (EST / GMT) | Summer (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly open (Sun 17:00 New York) | Mon 03:30 | Mon 02:30 |
| Weekly close (Fri 17:00 New York) | Sat 03:30 | Sat 02:30 |
| LBMA AM auction (10:30 London) | 16:00 | 15:00 |
| LBMA PM auction (15:00 London) | 20:30 | 19:30 |
| COMEX daily halt (17:00–18:00 ET) | 03:30–04:30 | 02:30–03:30 |
| London–New York overlap (peak liquidity) | 18:30–22:30 | 17:30–21:30 |
In the clock-mismatch weeks (2026: 8–29 March and 25 Oct–1 Nov) use the summer column for the weekly open and close, and the winter column for LBMA and London times. All times are IST.
Gold in India: what to know
UTC+5:30, no daylight saving
India stays on IST all year, so spot gold opens Monday 03:30 IST in US winter time and Monday 02:30 IST in US summer time.
The weekly close is Saturday 03:30 IST (02:30 in summer): Friday-night trading runs into early Saturday morning.
Evening is prime time
The London–New York overlap is 18:30–22:30 IST in winter (17:30–21:30 in summer). US data (08:30 ET) arrives at 19:00 IST in winter and 18:00 IST in summer.
LBMA auctions fall at 16:00 and 20:30 IST in winter. See LBMA gold fix times.
Domestic gold vs spot XAU/USD
Rupee-denominated gold on Indian exchanges (such as MCX futures) and bullion dealers follows domestic trading hours and holidays. This page covers international spot XAU/USD, which keeps the global 24/5 schedule.
Gold trading hours in India FAQ
What time does gold open in India?
Spot gold opens Monday 03:30 IST in US winter time (22:00 UTC) and Monday 02:30 IST in US summer time (21:00 UTC). It is the Sunday 5:00 PM New York open.
What time does gold close on Friday in India?
Spot gold closes Saturday 03:30 IST in US winter time and Saturday 02:30 IST in US summer time (Friday 5:00 PM New York). It stays closed until the next open.
What is the best time to trade gold in India?
The London–New York overlap: 18:30–22:30 IST in winter, 17:30–21:30 IST in summer. Spreads are usually tightest and US data moves XAU/USD. See Best time to trade gold.
Does gold trade on weekends in India?
No. Retail spot gold is closed from the Friday close to the Sunday New York open, whatever the local weekend is. See Does gold trade on weekends?
Is gold open right now in India?
Use the live status and countdown on this page, or the full Is gold market open? indicator. It reads open from the Sunday open to the Friday close.