{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"For overseas forex cashback services, try Money Charger","provider_url":"https://money-charger.com/en/","author_name":"admin","author_url":"https://money-charger.com/en/author/admin/","title":"What are the trading hours for overseas forex trading? What are the best times to make money and what should you be aware of? - Money Charger (Overseas Forex Cashback Service)","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"tGODMiWHyu\"><a href=\"https://money-charger.com/en/information/fx-trading-hours/\">What are the trading hours for overseas forex? What are the most profitable times and points to be aware of?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https://money-charger.com/en/information/fx-trading-hours/embed/#?secret=tGODMiWHyu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&amp;quot;What are the trading hours for overseas forex? 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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. What are overseas FX trading hours? Overseas FX allows trading almost 24 hours a day throughout weekdays because foreign exchange markets around the world are open due to time differences. This is similar to 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's not always possible to trade actively at all times. The market may be closed on weekends and certain holidays, and some products, such as CFDs, have different trading hours. It's important to be aware of these exceptions, as failing to do so could result in being unable to trade at unexpected times. This chapter will first explain the basic trading hours in overseas forex trading and its exceptions. Overseas forex trading hours are 24 hours on weekdays. Source: OANDA Securities Overseas forex trading is possible almost 24 hours a day on weekdays because the world's markets open in a relay fashion due to time differences. The starting point for trading is the Wellington market in New Zealand, which opens early Monday morning Japan time. This is roughly around 4 AM during daylight saving time and 5 AM during standard time. From there, it continues through Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York, with trading continuing uninterrupted until the New York market closes on Friday. Unlike the stock market, forex trading is possible at any time of day, including early morning and late at night, as long as it is within the weekday. For part-time traders and those who want to trade at night, the flexibility to participate at any time is a major attraction. Trading hours are suspended on weekends and some public holidays Although trading is possible 24 hours a day on weekdays, trading is generally not possible on Saturdays and Sundays. In Japan time, trading is suspended from around 6 AM on Saturday to around 6 AM on Monday. (There are slight differences depending on the broker.) Also, it is important to note that markets may be closed on international holidays such as Christmas and New Year's Day, meaning you may not be able to trade or liquidity may be significantly reduced. For example, most markets are closed on December 25th and January 1st, so position adjustments and sudden fluctuations are more likely before and after these dates. During these times when liquidity is low, the risk of spreads widening also increases, so caution is advised. However, it is possible to place orders outside of trading hours. Although actual execution is not possible outside of trading hours, many overseas FX brokers allow you to set up orders such as \"reserved orders\" and \"limit/stop orders.\" This makes it easier to respond to gaps at the start of the week and sudden price movements. For example, if important economic news is released over the weekend, you can prepare an order in advance. In particular, by automatically placing orders during the volatile early Monday morning hours, you increase the likelihood of entering at your target price. To avoid missing trading opportunities, it is effective to utilize the order reservation function. CFDs often have irregular trading hours. CFDs (Contracts for Difference) are products that aim to profit from the difference between buying and selling prices, similar to FX, but it is important to note that trading hours vary greatly depending on the instrument. While FX can be traded almost 24 hours a day on weekdays, CFDs follow the trading hours of the exchanges of the underlying assets, such as stock indices and commodity futures, so the schedule varies from instrument to instrument. In fact, the trading hours for major CFD instruments published by GMO Click Securities are as follows (as of May 2025) (You can scroll horizontally) Instrument Trading Hours (Japan Time) Note Japan 225 (Nikkei 225 Futures) 8:30 to 7:00 the next day During US Daylight Saving Time, this may be adjusted to 7:10 to 6:00 the next day US S500 (S&P 500 Futures) 8:00 to 6:15 the next day During Daylight Saving Time, this may be adjusted to 7:00 to 5:15 the next day UK 100 (FTSE 100 Futures) 10:00 to 6:00 the next day During European Daylight Saving Time, this may be adjusted to 9:00 to 5:00 the next day Gold Spot (XAU/USD) 8:00 to 7:00 the next day During US Daylight Saving Time, this may be adjusted to 7:00 to 6:00 the next day Reference: GMO Click Securities As you can see, the start and end times of trading vary greatly from country to country and from instrument to instrument. Also, gold (XAU/USD), which is familiar to FX traders, is a type of CFD. Gold typically has a short break (approximately one hour of trading suspension) once a day, around 6-7 AM Japan time. Since CFDs do not have uniform trading hours, always check the schedule for each instrument before actually trading. This is especially important for part-time traders, who need to know whether trading is possible at night or in the early morning. Differences between Summer Time and Winter Time in Overseas Forex: In overseas forex, market opening hours are not always the same throughout the year. Western countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, observe \"Summer Time,\" which affects the opening and closing times of the forex market. In particular, the London and New York markets open one hour earlier Japan time during Summer Time, so trading as usual may cause you to miss entry opportunities. This chapter will summarize the rules for switching between Summer Time and Winter Time, the impact on each market, and points to be aware of to avoid disruptions to your trading. […]"}