Forex Trading Sessions Open and Close Time in India

 

Suppose one personally deals with forex trading; then, the knowledge about forex market sessions is

imperative to have. Unlike Indian Stock Markets whose opening and closing times remain fixed, the forex

market remains open 24 hours a day, five days a week. However, it doesn’t mean you can trade anytime with

the same activity and liquidity. The market is divided into four major trading sessions – Sydney, Tokyo, London,

and New York.

In this blog, we will cover:
 

·         Forex trading sessions explained

·         Session timings in Indian Standard Time (IST)

·         Best trading hours in India

 

The 4 Major Forex Trading Sessions

 

1.      Sydney Session – The forex market officially opens in Sydney.

2.      Tokyo Session – The Asian market becomes active.

3.      London Session – The European market dominates, with high liquidity.

4.      New York Session – The U.S. market opens, creating big volatility.

 

Forex Market Timings in India (IST)

 

Based on Indian Standard Time, we can expect the forex market to open and close at the approximate given

times:

The general schedule is as follows:

Session	Opening time (IST)	Closing (IST)
Sydney	3:30AM	12:30PM
Tokyo	5:30AM	2:30PM
London	1:30PM	10:30PM
New york	6:30PM	3:30AM

 

period in U.S. and Europe.

 

Best Forex Trading Hours in India

Not all trading times are equal. Foremost of times to trade in forex circles have with them overlapping sessions

of two major markets and increased liquidity and higher volatility.

 

·         London & New York Overlap (6:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST) → Best time for Indian traders.

·         Tokyo & London Overlap (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST) → Moderate opportunities.

If you are working in India, evenings are perfect because you can trade actively after office or college hours.

Key takeaways

·         The forex market runs 24 hours from on Monday to Friday.

·         Indian traders should focus on London and new York sessions or maximum opportunities.

·         Always keep an eye on economic news releases during active sessions, as they can cause big moves.