Spot XAU/USD · Istanbul / TRT
Is gold open in Turkey? open
Tracking forex session liquidity for XAU/USD Retail spot XAU/USD follows the global 24/5 forex schedule
When does gold trade in Turkey?
Spot gold (XAU/USD) opens Monday 01:00 TRT and closes Saturday 01:00 TRT in US winter time (22:00 UTC). In US summer time it opens Monday 00:00 and closes Saturday 00:00 (21:00 UTC). Between those times it trades continuously.
- 24/5Spot schedule
- Mon 01:00TRT winter open
- 16:00–20:00TRT winter peak
- 22:00 / 21:00UTC open (win / sum)
Gold hours in Turkey (TRT)
Fixed times converted for Istanbul. 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 01:00 | Mon 00:00 |
| Weekly close (Fri 17:00 New York) | Sat 01:00 | Sat 00:00 |
| LBMA AM auction (10:30 London) | 13:30 | 12:30 |
| LBMA PM auction (15:00 London) | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| COMEX daily halt (17:00–18:00 ET) | 01:00–02:00 | 00:00–01:00 |
| London–New York overlap (peak liquidity) | 16:00–20:00 | 15:00–19:00 |
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 TRT.
Gold in Turkey: what to know
Fixed UTC+3 clock
Turkey has no daylight saving, so the gold open only moves when the US changes its clocks: Monday 01:00 TRT in winter, Monday 00:00 TRT in summer.
The weekly close lands after midnight: Saturday 01:00 TRT (00:00 in summer). Your last Friday-evening trades are technically on Saturday's calendar date.
Best window for Istanbul traders
The London–New York overlap runs 16:00–20:00 TRT in winter (15:00–19:00 in summer) — the deepest XAU/USD book of the day.
US data (08:30 ET) prints at 16:30 TRT in winter and 15:30 TRT in summer. More: Best time to trade gold.
Local gold vs spot XAU/USD
Domestic Turkish products — gram gold, Borsa Istanbul precious-metals trading and jewellers' prices — follow local exchange hours and the lira. This page covers international spot XAU/USD quoted by forex and CFD brokers.
Gold trading hours in Turkey FAQ
What time does gold open in Turkey?
Spot gold opens Monday 01:00 TRT in US winter time (22:00 UTC) and Monday 00:00 TRT 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 Turkey?
Spot gold closes Saturday 01:00 TRT in US winter time and Saturday 00:00 TRT 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 Turkey?
The London–New York overlap: 16:00–20:00 TRT in winter, 15:00–19:00 TRT in summer. Spreads are usually tightest and US data moves XAU/USD. See Best time to trade gold.
Does gold trade on weekends in Turkey?
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 Turkey?
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.