Market
Trading Hours
Discover our Trading Hours to optimise your strategy and learn the perfect time to seize maximum profit opportunities during market opening hours whether you’re trading Forex, Commodities, Indices, or Cryptocurrency.
Holiday Schedule
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Currencies
06 April to 5 October 2025 - Times GMT
Asset
Abbreviation
Open
Time
Closed
Time
Daily Break
Majors & Minors
-
Sunday
21:10
Friday
21:00
-
Exotic Currencies
-
-
-
-
-
-
The best Trading Hours for Currencies
Trading currencies is best during overlaps in the main trading
sessions. These timeframes bring together a greater number of
traders across the globe, enhancing liquidity and offering more
chances for favorable conditions..
There are 2 major
standout overlaps:
The London-New York Overlap (1 pm - 4 pm ):
This interval witnesses significant forex trading activities, accounting for over half the daily global turnover. This is attributable to the considerable trade volumes contributed by these two pivotal financial centers. Within this currency trading hour frame, trades involving the euro, pound sterling, and Swiss franc display increased liquidity and volatility, favoring transactions in pairs such as EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/CHF.
The Sydney-Tokyo Overlap (12 am - 5:15 am GMT):
A critical phase for traders interested in Oceanian and Asian currency pairs. These currency trading hours typically see heightened trading volumes for pairs like AUD/USD, AUD/JPY, and NZD/JPY.
Indices
06 April to 5 October 2025 - Times GMT
Asset
Abbreviation
Open
Time
Closed
Time
Daily Break
The best Trading Hours for Indices
For efficient trading of indices like the S&P 500 and FTSE 100, the recommended index trading hours correspond to the opening of stock exchanges such as the NYSE and LSE. The closing hour is equally critical, marked by a flurry of activity that might sway index prices.
High liquidity and volatility are most notable during market overlaps, notably, 13:00 to 17:00 GMT (U.S. and Europe) and 7:00 to 9:00 GMT (Asia and Europe), presenting optimal trade opportunities against significant economic data.
For peak activity, the window from 7:00 to 17:00 GMT is instrumental
Metals
06 April to 5 October 2025 - Times GMT
Asset
Abbreviation
Open
Time
Closed
Time
Daily Break
Energy Products
06 April to 5 October 2025 - Times GMT
Asset
Abbreviation
Open
Time
Closed
Time
Daily Break
Agricultural Commodities
06 April to 5 October 2025 - Times GMT
Asset
Abbreviation
Open
Time
Closed
Time
Daily Break
The best Trading Hours for Commodities
Commodity trading hours often fall within the first few hours of
the market opening, as activity is at its peak. Important news
or events that transpired when the market was closed, these
hours can bring a rush of activity featuring considerable price
volatility and increased trading volumes.
In such a
highly volatile environment, prices can shift noticeably
quickly. This rapid movement can provide traders with the
potential opportunity to catch better entry prices.
Cryptocurrencies
06 April to 5 October 2025 - Times GMT
Asset
easyMarkets Web,App & TradingView Platforms
All Cryptos
24 Hours Available
Except Sunday 06:00 - 09:00 GMT due to maintenance of our systems.
Except Sunday 06:00 - 09:00 GMT due to maintenance of our systems.
The best Trading Hours for Crypto
The ideal crypto trading hours cannot be pinpointed to a singular, universal moment due to the round-the-clock nature of the market. Cryptocurrencies are traded worldwide without the traditional opening and closing times of stock markets, creating a unique environment with steadier daily trading activity.
For day traders, the timeframe between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm in the local time of the crypto’s largest market base can be particularly significant, as liquidity, volatility, and trading volume—key factors influencing trading conditions and spreads—are more favorable. These cryptocurrency trading hours might contribute to more advantageous spreads, especially for well-established cryptos like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Cardano. It's vital, however, to acknowledge the volatile nature of cryptocurrencies; even within these recommended hours, the market can experience substantial fluctuations, necessitating a vigilant and strategic approach to maximize trading efficacy.
Daylight Savings Time (DST) is generally applicable in
autumn and spring; however, it is not equally applicable to all
instruments. There will be instruments that apply DST to USA times, with
the EU or APAC times, while others may not apply DST at all. Our trading
times are updated in the table above to reflect these changes as
accurately as possible.
MT4 and
MT5 trading hours may deviate
slightly than the above table. Please refer to the respective platform
for more information.
easyTrade and Vanilla Options
Instruments offered for easyTrade and Vanilla Options are available from Monday 00:00 GMT. There is a daily restriction on opening new Options from 20:30 - 23:59 GMT.
Deal Expiry
Commodities
expire at 12:00 GMT, while WTI Crude OIL expires at 13:00 GMT. DAX,
ESX and SWI expire 5 minutes before their closing, FTS at 13:00 GMT
and the rest
indices
at 12:00 GMT.
Vanilla Options
Expire at 10:00 New York Time.
Positions held under Islamic Accounts will expire at 12:00 GMT in
two (2) Weeks.
Changes on Trading Hours
Trading hours may change due to several factors such as unusual
market conditions which affect liquidity, or circumstances out of
our control.
We aim to update our trading times as necessary to reflect these
changes, please contact us for up-to-date information.
Market hours and holidays are subject to change. Please be advised
that in the event of decreased liquidity or extreme volatility in
the market, easyMarkets may switch trading to “Close only” or
disable all trading.
FAQs
Yes, easyMarkets considers different time zones while outlining its Trading Hours. To ensure a universal time reference, these trading hours are according to the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to allow traders from around the globe to know precisely when markets open and close.
The trading hours during holidays and weekends depend on the market and the traded product. For instance, the Cryptocurrency market is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In contrast, other markets tend to close over the weekends and may also be closed on public holidays.
Yes, trading hours are the same for all traders, but they are subject to change based on daylight-saving time shifts and public holidays. Always check the latest trading hours on the easyMarkets website for up-to-date information.
Trading hours on easyMarkets vary for different instruments and reflect the hours of major financial markets globally, which are typically not open on weekends, as displayed above. However, cryptocurrencies can be traded 24/7 apart from Sunday from 07:00 – 10:00 GMT due to system maintenance.
These fees are charged daily, with a triple fee collection occurring on Wednesday to account for the weekend when markets are closed. On the easyMarkets web platform, if the account balance is insufficient and fees cannot be collected, the company may close positions after 24 hours, but this action will not be taken during the weekend.
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