Forex sessions
The Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York forex sessions in Etc/UTC. Forex sessions are a convention, not an official exchange schedule. Your broker's hours apply.
| Venue | Sessions in Etc/UTC | Status | Local zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney forex | Sydney session 20:00-05:00 Sydney session 20:00-05:00 | Opencloses at 16:00 | Australia/Sydney |
| Tokyo forex | Tokyo session 00:00-09:00 | Opencloses at 18:00 | Asia/Tokyo |
| London forex | London session 08:00-17:00 | Lunch breakopens at 08:00 | Europe/London |
| New York forex | New York session 13:00-22:00 | Lunch breakopens at 08:00 | America/New_York |
Session overlaps
- Sydney forex and Tokyo forex: 00:00-05:00.
- Tokyo forex and London forex: 08:00-09:00.
- London forex and New York forex: 13:00-17:00.
Times are for information only and can change. Check with your exchange or broker before trading. Not financial advice.
Common questions
Are forex session times official?
No. Forex session hours are a widely used convention. A broker can open, close or pause at different times.
When do London and New York forex sessions overlap?
The table shows the overlap in Etc/UTC for 11 November 2026. The time shifts when the United Kingdom and United States change clocks on different dates.