Trading Time Zone Converter
Never miss market sessions again. Convert time across global trading zones and track major market hours including NYSE, LSE, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and Australian Securities Exchange. Perfect for coordinating with our position sizing and risk management calculators for optimal trade timing.
Time Zone Converter
Enter a time and convert it across major trading centers. Perfect for scheduling trades and meetings.
Converted Times
Global Market Status
Current status of major trading markets around the world.
New York Stock Exchange
NYSE • NASDAQ
NYSE opens in
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London Stock Exchange
LSE • FTSE
LSE opens in
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Tokyo Stock Exchange
TSE • Nikkei
TSE opens in
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Australian Securities Exchange
ASX • All Ordinaries
ASX opens in
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Frankfurt Stock Exchange
FRA • DAX
FRA opens in
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange
HKEX • Hang Seng
HKEX opens in
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Shanghai Stock Exchange
SSE • Shanghai Composite
SSE opens in
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Toronto Stock Exchange
TSX • S&P/TSX
TSX opens in
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Forex Market Sessions
Understanding Trading Time Zones
Why Time Zones Matter
- Market overlaps create high volume periods
- Economic news releases affect specific sessions
- Currency pairs are most active during their respective market hours
- Risk management requires knowing when markets close
Major Market Sessions
- Sydney: Lowest volatility, AUD pairs active
- Tokyo: Asian currencies, JPY pairs dominate
- London: Highest volatility, EUR/GBP pairs
- New York: USD pairs, economic data releases
Best Trading Times
- London-NY Overlap: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
- Sydney-Tokyo Overlap: 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM EST
- Tokyo-London Overlap: 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM EST
- Avoid Sunday evenings and Friday nights
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most active forex trading hours?
The most active forex trading hours are during market overlaps: London-New York (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST) offers the highest liquidity and volatility, especially for EUR/USD and GBP/USD pairs.
When do major stock markets open and close?
NYSE: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST, LSE: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT, TSE: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM JST, ASX: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEST. Pre-market and after-hours trading may be available.
How does daylight saving time affect trading hours?
Daylight saving time can shift market hours by one hour. Our converter automatically adjusts for DST in different regions, ensuring accurate time conversions year-round.
What time zone should I use for trading?
Most traders use EST/EDT (New York time) as the reference since it's the largest financial center. However, you should be aware of your local time and the markets you're trading.
Ready to Trade Across Time Zones?
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