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Forex Trading Sessions and the London-New York Overlap | Borearis
The FX market runs 24 hours, but liquidity is not evenly spread. Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York open in sequence.
Local hours
- Sydney 07:00–16:00
- Tokyo 09:00–18:00
- London 08:00–17:00
- New York 08:00–17:00
The overlap
London and New York overlap for about four hours, usually the busiest window. Moves are larger and so are fake breakouts.
How to use it
Trade the session that fits your schedule, mark the range set by the previous session, and avoid forcing trades in thin hours.
The session clock converts the four sessions into your time zone and handles daylight saving.
When is the best time to trade?
The London-New York overlap is the most liquid, but it depends on your schedule and strategy.
Do session times change?
Yes. Daylight saving starts on different dates in the UK, US, EU and Australia; the clock handles it.
Educational content only, not investment advice.