If you're trying to trade FX in your limited free time after work, have you ever wondered, "What time can I trade with overseas FX?" or "Can I make money even at night?" The truth is, if you understand the trading hours correctly, you can trade efficiently even with limited time. This article will explain in detail overseas FX trading hours, as well as the times when the market is most volatile, times to be cautious, how to choose currency pairs, and tips for trading that suit your lifestyle. ■What you will learn from reading this article: Make time your ally and significantly improve your trading efficiency. Beginners are advised to first read the complete guide to overseas FX for beginners. Contents 1. What are overseas FX trading hours? 1.1 Overseas FX trading hours are 24 hours on weekdays. 1.2 Trading is suspended on weekends and some public holidays. 1.3 However, order reservations are possible even outside of trading hours. 1.4 CFD trading hours are often irregular. 2 Differences between summer time and winter time in overseas FX 2.1 Summer time opens one hour earlier than winter time. 2.2 Summer time is from mid-March to early November every year. 2.3 Winter time is from early November to mid-March of the following year. 2.4 The switch date varies every year, so check in advance. 3 Trends in price movements by trading time in overseas FX 3.1 The Wellington market tends to be calm. 3.2 The Sydney market is centered on Oceania currencies. 3.3 Tokyo time (price movements are active from 8am to 10am) 3.4 London time (price rises when the New York market opens) 3.5 New York time (price movements are active from 9pm to 2am the next day) 4 Best time to make money with overseas FX 4.1 Immediately after the Tokyo market opens, from 8am to 10am 4.2 4.3 When the Tokyo and London markets overlap: 4 PM to 7 PM 5.3 When the New York market takes the lead: 10 PM to 2 AM 5.5 When trading in overseas forex should be avoided: 6 AM to 7 AM Japan time (low liquidity) 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM Japan time (high likelihood of large price movements) 6.5 When trading in overseas forex should be avoided: 6.1 Christmas period (low market participation) 6.2 Year-end and New Year period (low liquidity) 7.7 How to choose recommended currency pairs for each trading time: 7.1 Currency pairs suitable for Tokyo time 7.2 Currency pairs suitable for London time 7.3 Currency pairs suitable for New York time 8.8 Risk management to be aware of when trading late at night or early in the morning: 8.1 Check if 24-hour Japanese support is available 8.2 Reduce trading volume during times of unstable price movements 9.9 Recommended overseas forex trading times according to your lifestyle: 9.1 London and NY time are recommended for office workers 9.2 Tokyo market is recommended for those with free time during the day 10.1 Q&A regarding overseas forex trading times: 10.1 Q. Which time slot is recommended for beginners? 10.2 Q. What are the best times to trade gold? 10.3 Q. Should I avoid trading before and after economic indicator announcements? 11 Summary | Overseas FX trading hours and profitable/avoidable times What are overseas FX trading hours? Overseas FX is a system where you can basically trade almost 24 hours a day throughout weekdays because the foreign exchange markets around the world are open due to time differences. This is the same as domestic FX, but it is popular with busy office workers and housewives because it offers a wider range of currency pairs and trading opportunities. However, it is not always possible to trade actively at all times. … Continue reading What are overseas FX trading hours? Profitable times and points to watch out for