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Forex Session Clock
Track live forex market sessions. See when Tokyo, London, and New York are open and find the highest-liquidity overlap periods.
Forex Session Clock Formula
Market hours by session (UTC): Tokyo 00:00-09:00, London 07:00-16:00, New York 12:00-21:00
Example: London-New York overlap (12:00-16:00 UTC) has highest volume and tightest spreads
Forex Session Clock FAQ
1What are the forex trading sessions?
The three major sessions are: Tokyo (Asian) 00:00-09:00 GMT, London (European) 07:00-16:00 GMT, and New York (American) 12:00-21:00 GMT.
2When is the best time to trade forex?
The London-New York overlap (12:00-16:00 GMT) has the highest volume and tightest spreads. The London session alone accounts for ~35% of daily volume.
3Is the forex market open 24 hours?
Yes, forex trades 24 hours from Sunday 5 PM EST to Friday 5 PM EST. However, liquidity and volatility vary significantly — the market is most active during London and New York hours.
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