Exness market hours reflect the trading schedules of underlying financial instruments across the globe. Each asset class has a different active time depending on its regional market. Most forex instruments follow a 24/5 structure, while others like stocks and indices are session-bound.
Market Hour Types on Exness
Forex trading (24 hours, Monday–Friday)
Metals and energies (session-based, extended hours)
Indices and stocks (based on stock exchange hours)
Cryptocurrencies (24/7 trading, no closing)
Basic Weekly Schedule by Asset Class
Instrument Type
Trading Days
Trading Hours (UTC)
Forex
Monday–Friday
21:05 Sun – 20:59 Fri
Metals (e.g. Gold)
Monday–Friday
22:05 Sun – 20:59 Fri
Crypto
7 Days
24/7
Indices
Weekdays
Aligned with exchange
Stocks (CFDs)
Weekdays
Depends on exchange hours
These sessions reset during weekends or public holidays depending on the instrument.
The forex market is open 24 hours a day—but it’s divided into sessions based on global time zones. Each session has a different level of liquidity, volatility, and spread behavior.The forex market is open 24 hours a day—but it’s divided into sessions based on global time zones. Each session has a different level of liquidity, volatility, and spread behavior.
Primary Forex Trading Sessions
Sydney session – Early open, lower volatility
Tokyo session – Active Asian currencies
London session – High volume, overlaps with Asia and US
New York session – Major USD movements, overlaps with London
Forex Sessions in UTC Time
Session
Open Time (UTC)
Close Time (UTC)
Sydney
21:00
06:00
Tokyo
23:00
08:00
London
07:00
16:00
New York
12:00
21:00
Best Times to Trade
Overlaps between London and New York (12:00–16:00 UTC)
Start of Tokyo–London overlap (07:00–08:00 UTC)
Avoid session closes due to higher spreads
Knowing when these sessions occur helps time trades for stronger trends or avoid costly slippage.
How Exness Market Hours Impact Trading Conditions
Certain periods offer tighter spreads, faster execution, and more reliable price action. Others may come with low liquidity, wide spreads, or gaps.
Market Conditions by Time Window
Time Window (UTC)
Condition
Reason
00:00–03:00
Lower liquidity
Post-Tokyo, pre-London
07:00–10:00
High liquidity
London open
12:00–16:00
Maximum volatility
London & NY overlap
20:00–22:00
Spread widening likely
Markets slow before Sydney
Market Conditions Affected by Hours
Spread size – Widen during holidays or rollovers
Volatility – Higher during session overlaps
Order execution – Slower during illiquid periods
Slippage – More likely during low-volume hours
Use market hours not just to plan entries, but also to manage risk.
Exness market hours are not just a technical detail—they shape your trading environment. When markets are open and liquid, execution is cleaner and costs are lower. Knowing when to avoid trading—such as near rollovers or before holidays—is equally important.
By using Exness tools and aligning trades with active sessions, traders can improve timing, avoid slippage, and work with rather than against market flow.
FAQ
What time does the forex market open on Exness?
Forex opens on Sunday at 21:05 UTC and runs until Friday at 20:59 UTC.
Can I trade on weekends with Exness?
Yes, but only on cryptocurrency pairs, which are available 24/7.
Why are spreads higher at certain times?
Spreads increase during low liquidity hours, especially after US close or during market rollovers.
Do Exness market hours change with daylight saving time?
Yes. Exness adjusts trading times based on UTC and syncs with exchange calendars.
Where can I check specific instrument hours?
You can find detailed trading times in the Exness website or trading terminal by right-clicking the symbol and selecting "specification".