European Session hours
European Session hours shown in UTC for 12 November 2026.
The European session is the forex trading session centred on London. Forex session names and times are a market convention. Your broker's hours apply.
closes at 17:00
European Session local time: 09:54. Your selected time zone: 09:54.
Sessions
| Venue | Sessions in UTC | Status | Local zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Session | European Session 08:00-17:00 | Opencloses at 17:00 | London time (GMT) |
Next holidays and early closes
No published upcoming holiday dates are loaded yet.
Overlaps with other main venues
- 08:00-09:00 in UTC with Forex week, Tokyo forex, European Session, London forex.
- 09:00-13:00 in UTC with Forex week, European Session, London forex.
- 13:00-17:00 in UTC with Forex week, European Session, London forex, New York forex.
Upcoming changes
- No announced schedule changes.
Sources and last checked
Last checked 2026-11-12.
- Forex session convention - checked 2026-11-12
Forex sessions are a convention. Broker hours apply.
Times are for information only and can change. Check with your exchange or broker before trading. Not financial advice.
Common questions
What time does European Session open in Etc/UTC time?
European Session opens at 08:00 in Etc/UTC on 12 November 2026.
Does European Session change its hours for daylight saving time?
European Session publishes its schedule in Europe/London. The local session times stay the same while the converted time can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
Where can I verify European Session hours?
See the official sources and last checked dates below. Always confirm important trading hours with the exchange or your broker.