Spot XAU/USD · Dubai / GST
Is gold open in the UAE? open
Tracking forex session liquidity for XAU/USD Retail spot XAU/USD follows the global 24/5 forex schedule
When does gold trade in the UAE?
Spot gold (XAU/USD) opens Monday 02:00 GST and closes Saturday 02:00 GST in US winter time (22:00 UTC). In US summer time it opens Monday 01:00 and closes Saturday 01:00 (21:00 UTC). Between those times it trades continuously.
- 24/5Spot schedule
- Mon 02:00GST winter open
- 17:00–21:00GST winter peak
- 22:00 / 21:00UTC open (win / sum)
Gold hours in the UAE (GST)
Fixed times converted for Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 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 02:00 | Mon 01:00 |
| Weekly close (Fri 17:00 New York) | Sat 02:00 | Sat 01:00 |
| LBMA AM auction (10:30 London) | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| LBMA PM auction (15:00 London) | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| COMEX daily halt (17:00–18:00 ET) | 02:00–03:00 | 01:00–02:00 |
| London–New York overlap (peak liquidity) | 17:00–21:00 | 16:00–20:00 |
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 GST.
Gold in the UAE: what to know
UTC+4, Saturday–Sunday weekend
The UAE has no daylight saving: spot gold opens Monday 02:00 GST in winter and Monday 01:00 GST in summer, and closes Saturday 02:00 GST (01:00 in summer).
The UAE federal weekend is Saturday–Sunday, but the gold week keeps running through Friday evening and into early Saturday.
Best window for Gulf traders
The London–New York overlap runs 17:00–21:00 GST in winter (16:00–20:00 in summer). US data (08:30 ET) prints at 17:30 GST in winter and 16:30 GST in summer.
The LBMA AM auction lands at 14:30 GST in winter, a useful mid-afternoon liquidity marker.
Dubai gold market vs spot XAU/USD
Dubai's physical gold souks, dealers and local exchange contracts keep their own opening hours. This page covers international spot XAU/USD from forex and CFD brokers, which follows the global 24/5 schedule.
Gold trading hours in the UAE FAQ
What time does gold open in the UAE?
Spot gold opens Monday 02:00 GST in US winter time (22:00 UTC) and Monday 01:00 GST 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 the UAE?
Spot gold closes Saturday 02:00 GST in US winter time and Saturday 01:00 GST 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 the UAE?
The London–New York overlap: 17:00–21:00 GST in winter, 16:00–20:00 GST in summer. Spreads are usually tightest and US data moves XAU/USD. See Best time to trade gold.
Does gold trade on weekends in the UAE?
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 the UAE?
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.