Forex market is open 24 hours a day. It provides a great opportunity for traders to trade any time of the day or at night.

The best hours for trading the forex markets, no matter your method, are during the London and US session overlap. The markets are full of active participants during these hours and the currencies really move. For the most part, even the larger fundamental news comes out during these times. Trading during these hours is your best chance to get in while the market is making decisive moves and it will be your best chance to score quick profits.

Hours when two sessions are overlapped :

New York and London — 8:00 am — 12:00 noon EST

Sydney / Tokyo — 7:00 pm — 2:00 am EST

London / Tokyo — 3:00 am — 4:00am EST

Major Markets Opening Hours :

New York opens at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST (EDT)

Tokyo opens at 7:00 pm to 4:00 am EST (EDT)

Sydney opens at 5:00 pm to 2:00 am EST (EDT)

London opens at 3:00 am to 12:00 noon EST (EDT)