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Forex Market Sessions Guide

A reference for international trading-center business hours, not an official exchange schedule.

Trading-center reference

Foreign exchange has no single global exchange bell. Participation typically moves among Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas, with overlaps. Exact active hours and liquidity depend on the pair and daylight-saving time.

Tokyo

Time zone: Asia/Tokyo

London

Time zone: Europe/London

New York

Time zone: America/New_York

Sydney

Time zone: Australia/Sydney

Check the relevant center's current local time using a time-zone-aware clock. Holiday schedules and daylight-saving changes affect participation.

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Important: These calculators present mathematical examples, not trading recommendations. No live rates are collected or implied. Always verify contract specifications, conversion rates, fees and investor protections before using real money.