North American Session hours
North American Session hours shown in UTC for 12 November 2026.
The North American session is the forex trading session centred on New York. Forex session names and times are a market convention. Your broker's hours apply.
opens at 08:00
North American Session local time: 04:54. Your selected time zone: 09:54.
Sessions
| Venue | Sessions in UTC | Status | Local zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| North American Session | North American Session 13:00-22:00 | Closedopens at 08:00 | New York time (EST) |
Next holidays and early closes
No published upcoming holiday dates are loaded yet.
Overlaps with other main venues
- 13:00-17:00 in UTC with Forex week, London forex, North American Session, New York forex.
- 17:00-20:00 in UTC with Forex week, North American Session, New York forex.
- 20:00-22:00 in UTC with Forex week, North American Session, New York forex, Sydney 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 North American Session open in Etc/UTC time?
North American Session opens at 13:00 in Etc/UTC on 12 November 2026.
Does North American Session change its hours for daylight saving time?
North American Session publishes its schedule in America/New_York. The local session times stay the same while the converted time can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
Where can I verify North American Session hours?
See the official sources and last checked dates below. Always confirm important trading hours with the exchange or your broker.