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TRADING HOURS

represent the designated time period during which trading activities are conducted in a particular market. The specific hours can differ based on various factors, including the instrument being traded, the exchange it is listed on, and the day of the week. It's important to note that certain markets may have early closure days, impacting the availability of order placement.

FOREX

Type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
QUOTES 00:00 - 00:00 00:00 - 00:00 00:00 - 00:00 00:00 - 00:00 00:00- 23:55
TRADING 00:05- 23:59 00:01- 23:59 00:01- 23:59 00:01- 23:59 00:01- 23:55

GOLD & SILVER

Type Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
QUOTES 01:00 - 00:00 01:00 - 00:00 01:00 - 00:00 01:00 - 00:00 01:00- 23:55
TRADING 01:05- 23:59 01:01- 23:59 01:01- 23:59 01:01- 23:59 01:01- 23:55

Holiday hours and notices

It can have an impact on trading schedules and market volatility. These changes can differ from one country and another, making it essential to stay informed about upcoming holidays and fixed trading hours. By keeping track of these updates, traders can effectively plan their trades to coordinate with market conditions.

Instrument Wednesday
5 Apr 2023
Thursday
6 Apr 2023
Friday
7 Apr 2023
Monday
10 Apr 2023
Tuesday
11 Apr 2023
Tuesday
25 Apr 2023
FX Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Metals Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Platinum Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Palladium Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
US Stocks Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Canadian Stocks Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
UK Stocks Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
HK Stocks Closed Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Paris Stocks Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
SPA Stocks Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
AU Stocks Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Closed
GER Stocks Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
LCOXX - Brent Oil Futures Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
NGXX - Natural Gas Futures Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
CLXX - Crude Oil Futures Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
HGXX - Copper Futures Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
UKOUSD - Brent Spot Oil Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
USOUSD - Crude Spot Oil Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
DAX30_XX - Indices Futures Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
UK100_XX - Indices Futures Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Early Close 16:15 Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
WS30_XX, US500_XX, NAS100_XX - Indices Futures Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Early Close 16:15 Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
AUS200 - Indices Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Late Open 10:10
DE30 - Indices Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours @lang("Closed") @lang("Closed") Late Open 03:15 Normal Trading Hours
UK100 - Indices Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours @lang("Closed") @lang("Closed") Late Open 03:00 Normal Trading Hours
AUS200 – Indices Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Early Close 17:00 Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Late Open 10:10
US30, US500, UT100 - Indices Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Early Close 16:15 Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
ESP35 - Indices Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
HK50 - Indices Cash Derivatives Closed Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
JP225 - Indices Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Early Close 16:15 Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
EUR50 - Indices Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
CAC40 - Indices Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Late Open 09:00 Normal Trading Hours
CHINA50 - Indices Cash Derivatives Closed Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
IND50 - Indinces Cash Derivatives Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Early Close 16:15 Late Open 04:00 Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
VIX_XX Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Early Close 16:30 Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Corn Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Coffee Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Cocoa Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Closed Closed Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Soybean Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours @lang("Closed") Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours
Cryptos Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours Normal Trading Hours

Most common FAQ

Trading hours refer to the designated time periods during which a specific market is open for trading. These hours can vary depending on the instrument, exchange, and days of the week.

Yes, trading hours can vary across different markets and exchanges. Each market has its own adjusted trading hours, which may differ from one market to another.

No, trading hours can vary for different instruments within the same market. For example, the trading hours for stocks may differ from those of commodities or forex.

Yes, trading hours can be affected by holidays. Some markets may have shortened trading hours or be completely closed on certain holidays. It is important to check the holiday schedule for each market to plan your trading activities accordingly.

You can typically find the trading hours for a specific market on the official website of the exchange or through your trading platform. Many financial websites and brokers also provide trading hour information for various markets.

If you place an order outside of trading hours, it will generally be queued and executed once the market reopens. However, certain order types may have specific rules regarding execution outside of regular trading hours.

It is important to stay informed about upcoming holidays and any changes to trading hours. You can check the official websites of exchanges, financial news sources, or your broker's platform for announcements and notices regarding holiday trading hours.

No, different countries may have different holidays and observances. Trading hours and holiday schedules can vary from one country to another. It is important to consider the local holidays and their impact on the markets you are trading.

Trading during holidays can carry higher risks due to reduced liquidity and potentially increased volatility. It is important to assess the market conditions and consider your risk tolerance before making trading decisions during holiday periods.

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