Sydney
9:00 PM β 6:00 AM
Kicks off the trading week. Low volume but can see AUD/NZD movement.
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Tokyo
12:00 AM β 9:00 AM
Asian powerhouse. JPY pairs are most active. Often sets direction for EUR/JPY.
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London
8:00 AM β 5:00 PM
Largest forex session. Biggest moves happen here. EUR and GBP dominate.
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New York
1:00 PM β 10:00 PM
Second largest session. Overlaps with London for peak liquidity 13:00β17:00.
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Tokyo / London Overlap
8:00 AM β 9:00 AM
Brief but can see EUR/JPY spikes.
London / New York Overlap
1:00 PM β 5:00 PM
Peak liquidity window. Highest volume & tightest spreads of the day.