Spot XAU/USD · London / UK
Is gold open in the UK? 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 UK?
Spot gold (XAU/USD) opens Sunday 22:00 and closes Friday 22:00 London time, all year. That is the New York 17:00 gate: 22:00 UTC in winter, 21:00 UTC in summer (22:00 BST). Between those times it trades continuously.
- 24/5Spot schedule
- Sun 22:00Weekly open
- 13:00–17:00Peak overlap
- 10:30 / 15:00LBMA London
Gold hours in the UK (London time)
Fixed times converted for London. 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) | Sun 22:00 | Sun 22:00 |
| Weekly close (Fri 17:00 New York) | Fri 22:00 | Fri 22:00 |
| LBMA AM auction (10:30 London) | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| LBMA PM auction (15:00 London) | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| COMEX daily halt (17:00–18:00 ET) | 22:00–23:00 | 22:00–23:00 |
| London–New York overlap (peak liquidity) | 13:00–17:00 | 13:00–17:00 |
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 London time.
Gold in the UK: what to know
The clock face stays at 22:00
London is on GMT in winter (UTC+0) and BST in summer (UTC+1), while the New York 17:00 gate moves between 22:00 and 21:00 UTC. The two shifts cancel out: spot gold opens Sunday 22:00 and closes Friday 22:00 London time all year.
Exception: in the clock-mismatch weeks (2026: 8–29 March and 25 Oct–1 Nov) the US is on summer time while the UK is not, so the gate is 21:00 London time.
LBMA runs on your clock
The LBMA Gold Price auctions are at 10:30 and 15:00 London time all year. They do not run on UK bank holidays. Details: LBMA gold fix times.
Overlap 13:00–17:00, data at 13:30
The London–New York overlap sits at 13:00–17:00 London time in both seasons. US data (08:30 ET) prints at 13:30 London time. See London gold session.
Gold trading hours in the UK FAQ
What time does gold open in the UK?
Spot gold opens Sunday 22:00 London time, all year (Sunday 5:00 PM New York = 22:00 UTC in winter, 21:00 UTC in summer).
What time does gold close on Friday in the UK?
Spot gold closes Friday 22:00 London time (Friday 5:00 PM New York). It stays closed until the Sunday open.
What is the best time to trade gold in the UK?
The London–New York overlap: 13:00–17:00 London time in winter, 13:00–17:00 London time 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 UK?
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 UK?
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.