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Exness Market Hours

Exness trading hours by market and the main forex session times for South African traders.

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Exness market hours depend on the instrument. Forex runs 24/5 across the Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York sessions, with the London–New York overlap offering the deepest liquidity and tightest spreads. Metals, energies, indices and stock CFDs follow their own schedules, and crypto CFDs often trade through the weekend. Check each symbol's hours in its specification.

When the markets are open

Main forex sessions (approx, SAST)

SessionApprox hours (SAST)
Sydney00:00–09:00
Tokyo01:00–10:00
London10:00–19:00
New York15:00–00:00

Approximate; shifts with daylight saving. Confirm exact symbol hours in your platform.

Frequently asked questions

What are Exness market hours?
Forex trades 24/5; metals, energies, indices and stocks follow their own sessions; and crypto CFDs often trade at weekends. Each symbol's exact hours are in its specification.
What is the best time to trade forex on Exness?
The London–New York overlap (roughly 15:00–18:00 SAST) is usually the most liquid, with tighter spreads and more movement on major pairs.
Can I trade on weekends with Exness?
Forex is closed at weekends, but crypto CFDs often remain tradable. Check which instruments are open in your platform's Market Watch.

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