Understanding when instruments are available for trading in your timezone is essential, especially in a decentralized international market without geographical borders. Most instruments are unavailable during weekends, except cryptocurrencies which can be traded on weekends (excluding scheduled weekly breaks and server maintenance periods).
Important Time References
FXTRADING.com trading servers operate on UTC+0 timezone
Trading hours adjust according to Daylight Saving Time changes in the US, Europe, and Australia
Daylight Saving Time Periods
US Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Begins: Second Sunday of March at 2:00 AM (clocks move forward 1 hour)
Ends: First Sunday of November at 2:00 AM (clocks move back 1 hour)
European Summer Time
Begins: Last Sunday of March at 1:00 AM (clocks move forward 1 hour)
Ends: Last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM (clocks move back 1 hour)
Australian Daylight Time
Begins: First Sunday of October at 2:00 AM (clocks move forward 1 hour)
Ends: First Sunday of April at 3:00 AM (clocks move back 1 hour)
Note: Not all Australian states observe daylight saving time
How to Check Trading Hours
In Web Trader:
Click on the desired instrument in the left-side Instruments panel
Click the three-dot icon in the upper left corner of the chart
Select "Security Info..."
Click "All sessions" to view trading hours for each day of the week
In MT4:
Find your desired instrument in the Symbol window
Right-click and select "Specification"
Scroll to the bottom to see trading hours for each day of the week
In MT5:
Find your desired instrument in the Symbol window
Right-click and select "Specification"
Scroll to the bottom of the right panel to view trading hours for each day of the week