Forex and gold market hours in your local time
Gold volatility often changes as the major sessions open and overlap. This clock shows market status live in your own time zone and handles daylight saving for you.
Formula checked against worked examples · Last reviewed 2026-10-05
Opening hours use typical values (Sydney 07:00–16:00, Tokyo 09:00–18:00, London 08:00–17:00, New York 08:00–17:00 local time, Monday to Friday) and daylight saving is handled automatically. Gold trades nearly 24 hours Monday to Friday. Check your broker for the real hours of your account. Avoid entering around major news if you do not understand the risk.
How to use
- Open the page and read the current status.
- Compare the local time of each city.
- Check the real trading hours of your account with your broker.
Example
Typical hours used (local time, Monday to Friday): Sydney 07:00–16:00, Tokyo 09:00–18:00, London 08:00–17:00, New York 08:00–17:00.
Hypothetical example to explain the formula. It is not real market data and not a trading recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours does the gold market trade?
- Gold trades nearly 24 hours Monday to Friday. Actual hours depend on the broker, so check your account.
- Are overlapping sessions always better?
- No. Overlaps often bring more volatility and wider spreads, which raises both opportunity and risk.
Limits and risk
This tool is educational. Results are estimates from the numbers you enter and are not investment advice. Trading CFDs is high risk and you can lose everything. Read the full risk warning