Is the forex market open today?
forex · ForexLive forex status, weekly schedule (Sun 21:00 UTC → Fri 21:00 UTC), and the four UTC trading sessions (Sydney, Tokyo, London, New York).
Yes, the foreign exchange market is open right now.
Foreign exchange trades continuously from Sunday 21:00 UTC to Friday 21:00 UTC. This week's session closes today at 9:00 PM UTC.
- Status
- Open
- London / New York overlap
- Closes
- Live
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- Timezone
- UTC
Weekly schedule (UTC)
Sun 21:00 UTC → Fri 21:00 UTC| Session | Start (UTC) | End (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 21:00 | 07:00 |
| Tokyo | 00:00 | 09:00 |
| London | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| New york | 12:00 | 21:00 |
Opening time around the world
Each city's local clockThe forex trading week opens Sunday 21:00 and closes Friday 21:00 UTC. Here is that week on each city's local clock.
| City | Week opens | Week closes |
|---|---|---|
| Americas | ||
| New York, United States | Sun 5:00 PM | Fri 5:00 PM |
| Chicago, United States | Sun 4:00 PM | Fri 4:00 PM |
| Los Angeles, United States | Sun 2:00 PM | Fri 2:00 PM |
| Toronto, Canada | Sun 5:00 PM | Fri 5:00 PM |
| São Paulo, Brazil | Sun 6:00 PM | Fri 6:00 PM |
| Europe | ||
| London, United Kingdom | Sun 10:00 PM | Fri 10:00 PM |
| Frankfurt, Germany | Sun 11:00 PM | Fri 11:00 PM |
| Paris, France | Sun 11:00 PM | Fri 11:00 PM |
| Middle East & Africa | ||
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Mon 1:00 AM | Sat 1:00 AM |
| Johannesburg, South Africa | Sun 11:00 PM | Fri 11:00 PM |
| Asia | ||
| Mumbai, India | Mon 2:30 AM | Sat 2:30 AM |
| Singapore, Singapore | Mon 5:00 AM | Sat 5:00 AM |
| Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Mon 5:00 AM | Sat 5:00 AM |
| Shanghai, China | Mon 5:00 AM | Sat 5:00 AM |
| Tokyo, Japan | Mon 6:00 AM | Sat 6:00 AM |
| Seoul, South Korea | Mon 6:00 AM | Sat 6:00 AM |
| Oceania | ||
| Sydney, Australia | Mon 7:00 AM | Sat 7:00 AM |
| Auckland, New Zealand | Mon 9:00 AM | Sat 9:00 AM |
Frequently asked questions about the forex market.
What time does the forex market open?
The forex market opens at 21:00 UTC on Sunday and trades continuously through the week until it closes at 21:00 UTC on Friday.
What time does the forex market close?
The forex market closes at 21:00 UTC on Friday and reopens the following Sunday at 21:00 UTC.
Is the forex market open on weekends?
The forex market is closed from Friday 21:00 UTC through Sunday 21:00 UTC, covering most of Saturday and Sunday. Trading resumes when the Sydney session opens on Sunday evening UTC.
What are the four forex trading sessions?
Forex trades through four overlapping regional sessions in UTC: Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York. The London to New York overlap is typically the highest-liquidity window of the day.
Does the forex market observe holidays?
The forex market itself trades continuously between Sunday 21:00 UTC and Friday 21:00 UTC. Individual currencies may see reduced liquidity around their local public holidays, but the overall market remains open.
What time zone is forex traded in?
Forex is a global, decentralized market with no single venue or time zone. The schedule and session times on this page are shown in UTC, which is the standard reference used across the industry.
Do forex session times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. Each regional session is tied to local exchange hours, so the UTC start and end times shift by one hour when Sydney, London, or New York moves on or off daylight saving time. The session windows on this page reflect the current period.
What time does the forex market open in my time zone?
The forex market opens at 21:00 UTC on Sunday and trades continuously until 21:00 UTC on Friday. The "Opening time around the world" section on this page converts the weekly open and close to your local time and lists them for major cities, including Sydney (Australia), London (United Kingdom), Mumbai (India), and New York (United States).