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New York Gold Trading Hours
COMEX gold futures and spot XAU/USD peak when New York is online — especially while London is still open. Use the live clock for session status, then the schedule below for COMEX halt times and US data windows.
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When does New York gold trade?
CME Globex COMEX gold (GC) runs Sunday 6:00 PM – Friday 5:00 PM ET with a daily halt ~5:00–6:00 PM ET. Spot XAU/USD on most brokers follows the simpler 24/5 forex week (Friday close ~5:00 PM ET). Peak retail gold liquidity is the London–New York overlap, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM ET.
- 6 PMSun open ET
- 5 PMFri close ET
- 5–6 PMDaily halt ET
- 8 AM–12 PMPeak overlap ET
New York Session — Live (Gold Context)
Forex New York window (13:00–22:00 UTC) — when US gold flow and COMEX activity peak
COMEX vs spot gold hours
Two clocks matter in New York: exchange futures and the retail XAU/USD quote on your broker
| Clock | Eastern Time | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| COMEX open | Sun 6:00 PM | CME Globex gold futures (GC) electronic week begins |
| Daily halt | ~5:00–6:00 PM | Maintenance break most weekdays; confirm CME holiday calendar |
| London overlap | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Deepest XAU/USD book; best window for size and tight spreads |
| US data slot | 8:30 AM / 2:00 PM | CPI, NFP, PCE at 8:30; FOMC typically 2:00 PM ET |
| Spot Friday close | ~5:00 PM | Most retail XAU/USD platforms close with forex week |
| COMEX Friday close | 5:00 PM | Electronic futures week ends; weekend gap risk into Sunday reopen |
Why New York matters for gold
USD pricing, COMEX depth, and US macro releases concentrate gold volatility in the US morning
US data and gold volatility
Major US releases — CPI, Non-Farm Payrolls, FOMC, PCE — often hit at 8:30 AM or 2:00 PM ET. Because gold is USD-denominated, dollar and real-yield reactions can move XAU/USD sharply within minutes.
The New York morning overlap with London is the usual focus for gold day traders: European bullion desks are still staffed while US futures and cash desks come online.
Spot vs futures
Spot XAU/USD on MT4/MT5-style platforms mirrors forex session liquidity. COMEX GC adds exchange-traded depth and different margin rules. Both tend to be busiest when New York and London are open together.
Full forex NY clock: New York session hours. Live status: Is gold market open?
Key catalysts during New York gold hours
Events that most often move XAU/USD while US markets are staffed
Non-Farm Payrolls
First Friday of the month at 8:30 AM ET. Strong jobs data can lift the dollar and weigh on gold; soft prints often do the opposite. Spreads can widen for the first minutes after release.
CPI & PCE
Inflation prints at 8:30 AM ET reshape Fed rate expectations and real yields — two of the cleanest drivers of XAU/USD during New York hours.
FOMC decisions
Typically 2:00 PM ET, with the press conference afterward. Rate guidance can reverse an entire gold session even after London has closed.
Tip: After 12:00 PM ET London liquidity fades. Gold can keep trading on COMEX, but retail XAU/USD spreads often widen into the late New York afternoon and the daily futures halt.
New York gold hours FAQ
What are COMEX gold trading hours?
CME Globex gold futures (GC) trade nearly 23 hours per day, Sunday 6:00 PM ET through Friday 5:00 PM ET, with a daily maintenance break from approximately 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET. Always confirm the current CME holiday calendar.
When is the best time to trade gold in New York?
The highest XAU/USD liquidity is usually during the London–New York overlap, roughly 8:00 AM–12:00 PM ET (13:00–17:00 UTC in winter), when both European and US institutions are active and US economic data often releases. See also best time to trade gold.
Is spot gold the same hours as COMEX?
Not exactly. Retail spot XAU/USD on forex brokers typically follows the 24/5 forex week (close Friday ~5 PM ET). COMEX trades almost continuously with a short daily halt. Futures also have separate holiday schedules.
What US data moves gold during New York hours?
CPI, Non-Farm Payrolls, PCE, and FOMC most often move XAU/USD. Typical times are 8:30 AM ET for CPI/NFP/PCE and 2:00 PM ET for FOMC.
When does COMEX gold halt each day?
CME Globex gold futures usually pause for a daily maintenance break around 5:00–6:00 PM Eastern Time, then reopen for the next electronic session. Confirm the exact halt on the CME calendar around holidays.
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