How many hours a day do forex traders trade?

The forex market is active 24 hours a day, five days a week, unlike traditional stock markets which have set hours. Although weekend trading isnt an option, between the four major forex trading sessions US traders have a selection of time slots during weekdays to trade forex. What are the Four Forex Trading Sessions and Times?

What are forex market hours?

Forex market hours run 24-hours a day during the week, but the market is closed on weekends. This continuous trading is only possible because forex is traded all over the world in decentralised venues. Forex market hours are broken up into four major trading sessions: Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York.

What time do Forex markets open & close?

In the European session, Frankfurt opens at 2:00 AM and closes at 10:00 AM, while the major London forex trading session opens at 3:00 AM and closes at 11:00 AM. East Cost North American markets open in New York at 8:00 AM and close at 5:00PM. Chicago trading is one hour later and California trading is three hours later.