Session times in African time zones
| Session | Nairobi (EAT) | Johannesburg (SAST) | Lagos (WAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | about 00:00–09:00 | about 23:00–08:00 | about 22:00–07:00 |
| Tokyo | 03:00–12:00 | 02:00–11:00 | 01:00–10:00 |
| London | about 10:00–19:00 | about 09:00–18:00 | about 08:00–17:00 |
| New York | about 15:00–00:00 | about 14:00–23:00 | about 13:00–22:00 |
Exact times shift by an hour when Europe and the US change clocks for summer time. The live clock on our pre-session page always shows the current open sessions in your time.
Questions people ask
Can I trade forex on weekends?
No. The forex market closes on Friday evening and reopens on Sunday night (Monday morning in Asia). Prices can gap at the open.
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