Track global market hours across time zones. See NYSE, London, Tokyo, and forex market hours in one view. Never miss market open or close.
Open World Clock →Know exactly when markets open in your local time. Plan your pre-market research and set up your trading day efficiently.
Track multiple exchanges across time zones. See which markets are currently open and plan your trading schedule.
The forex market operates 24/5. Track the London-New York overlap (highest volume) and other key forex sessions.
Schedule earnings call viewing across time zones. Know when pre-market and after-hours announcements happen in your local time.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Highest trading volume period. Both LSE and NYSE are active. Best time for forex trading on major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD).
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM EST
Brief overlap between Asian and European sessions. Important for JPY and EUR pairs.
7:00 PM - 2:00 AM EST
Asian session overlap. Active for AUD/JPY and regional stocks.
The NYSE opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time (ET). In other time zones: 6:30 AM Pacific (PT), 2:30 PM London (GMT), 11:30 PM Tokyo (JST). Pre-market trading starts at 4:00 AM ET.
The best forex trading times are during market overlaps. The London-New York overlap (8 AM - 12 PM EST) has the highest volume. Tokyo-London overlap (3 AM - 4 AM EST) and Sydney-Tokyo overlap are also active periods.
Major exchange hours in local time: NYSE/NASDAQ 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, London Stock Exchange 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT, Tokyo Stock Exchange 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM JST (with lunch break), Hong Kong 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM HKT.
The best forex trading time is during the London-New York overlap (8 AM - 12 PM EST / 1 PM - 5 PM GMT). This period has the highest liquidity and tightest spreads for major currency pairs.
Add financial centers to your world clock and never miss market open.