Market Hours: Gold, Oil and Forex Trading Hours
See right now whether the gold and oil markets are open, when the next break or close is, and when each forex session runs in your own time zone. Times update live and follow daylight saving changes automatically.
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Sessions are shown as 9:00 to 18:00 in Tokyo, 7:00 to 16:00 in Sydney and 8:00 to 17:00 in London and New York, converted to your time. Business hours shift with local daylight saving time.
Gold and oil trading hours
Gold, silver and crude oil futures trade on CME Globex from Sunday 6:00 pm to Friday 5:00 pm New York time, with a one hour break every day from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. That is 23 hours a day on weekdays. Spot gold and most CFD brokers follow almost the same schedule, but each broker publishes its own hours.
On exchange holidays, such as Christmas Day, New Year's Day and some US public holidays, hours are shortened or the market is closed. Check the exchange or broker calendar. When the market is closed our prices show the last session and the change against the previous close.
The best time to trade gold and oil
Activity is highest when the London and New York sessions overlap, roughly 8:00 am to 12:00 pm New York time. Gold also reacts strongly to US economic releases, usually at 8:30 am New York time, and crude oil reacts to the weekly US inventory report on Wednesdays. Check the economic calendar for exact times.
Liquidity is thinner in the Asian session and around the daily break, so spreads can widen and prices can jump on small orders.
Frequently asked questions
When do gold and oil markets open and close?
Futures on CME Globex trade from Sunday 6:00 pm to Friday 5:00 pm New York time, with a daily break from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Spot gold and CFDs follow similar hours.
What is the best time to trade gold?
Gold is usually most active when London and New York overlap, roughly 8:00 am to 12:00 pm New York time, and around US economic releases.
Are gold and oil open on weekends?
No. Both pause from Friday 5:00 pm to Sunday 6:00 pm New York time. Prices on this site show the last session while the market is closed.
Hours are typical and can change on holidays. Confirm with your broker or exchange. Not investment advice.