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Forex basics

When is the forex market open?

The forex market is open 24 hours a day, five days a week. It opens Sunday evening and closes Friday evening, New York time.

There is no single building for forex. Trading passes around the world as cities wake up: Sydney, then Tokyo, then London, then New York.

The market is usually busiest when London and New York are both open. Busy times often have smaller spreads and bigger moves.

Daylight saving time shifts these hours a little during the year, so check your chart's time zone setting.

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This is taught in Grade 2: How Prices Move.

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Reviewed 2026-10-04. Education only, not financial advice. Trading involves risk of loss.