What Are the Forex Market Hours? Estimated reading: 1 minute 69 views The forex market operates 24 hours a day, opening on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. EST (10:00 p.m. GMT) and closing on Friday at 5:00 p.m. EST (10:00 p.m. GMT).Forex Trading SessionsThe market is divided into four major trading sessions based on time zones:📌 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Trading Sessions: Region City Open (GMT) Close (GMT) Europe London 8:00 am 5:00 pm Frankfurt 7:00 am 4:00 pm America New York 1:00 pm 10:00 pm Chicago 2:00 pm 11:00 pm Asia Tokyo Midnight 9:00 am Hong Kong 1:00 am 10:00 am Pacific Sydney 10:00 pm 7:00 am Wellington 10:00 pm 6:00 am 📌 EST (Eastern Standard Time) Trading Sessions:Understanding these sessions helps traders determine the best times to trade based on volatility and market activity. Region City Open (GMT) Close (GMT) Europe London 3:00 am 12:00 noon Frankfurt 2:00 am 11:00 am America New York 8:00 am 5:00 pm Chicago 9:00 am 6:00 pm Asia Tokyo 7:00 pm 4:00 am Hong Kong 8:00 pm 5:00 am Pacific Sydney 5:00 pm 2:00 am Wellington 5:00 pm 1:00 am
