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Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
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Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT
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What time is Forex Market Open?
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Quick answer
Forex Market Open is listed for Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT. In your timezone, that is Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC.
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- America/New_York
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About Forex Market Open
The retail forex market commonly opens for the week around 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday as the Asia-Pacific trading week begins.
Market sessions move quickly, and the difference between local time and exchange time matters. This page converts the official market schedule into your timezone for a faster trading-day check.
Detailed start time guide
The forex market is often described as 24 hours, but the weekly cycle still has a practical open. This page tracks the common Sunday 5:00 PM New York reference.
Weekly forex open
Retail forex commonly opens around 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday as the Asia-Pacific trading week begins. Brokers can vary slightly by instrument and liquidity provider.
Why the open matters
The first hours after the weekly open can have wider spreads and gap risk. Traders often check the exact local time before placing or managing positions.
Use with care
This page is a timing reference, not trading advice. Always confirm session availability and trading conditions with your own broker.
New York
Common retail forex reference: Sunday 5:00 PM ET.
London
Often late Sunday evening.
Asia-Pacific
Usually Monday morning trading week start.
Broker platforms
Exact availability can vary by broker.
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FAQ
+ What time does the forex market open?
Forex commonly opens around 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday.
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