Tokyo and Sydney
Asian session rhythm
The Asian session is often calmer, but JPY, AUD, and NZD pairs can become active around regional data and central-bank decisions.
Live session board
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Session hours
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Session overlaps
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High-activity windows
Where the market usually feels busiest
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London
European liquidity arrives
London brings deeper liquidity to the major pairs. The open can reset overnight ranges and create the first directional move of the day.
New York
The busiest hand-off
The London–New York overlap is usually the most active window for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and other liquid major pairs.
Remember: forex is open around the clock from Monday to Friday, but liquidity, spreads, and volatility are not constant. Check the calendar before trading major economic releases.
Quick answers
Forex market hours FAQ
What are the main forex market sessions?
The main sessions are Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York. Their activity and overlap times change with daylight saving rules in the relevant regions.
What is the busiest forex overlap?
The London–New York overlap is usually the busiest window for major currency pairs because European and US liquidity are active at the same time.
Does this converter adjust for daylight saving time?
Yes. It uses the named session timezones, so London, New York, and Sydney adjust automatically when their local daylight saving rules change.