Live Gold Session Clock (XAUUSD Market Hours)
Session reference (GMT)
| Session | GMT hours | Gold behaviour |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 21:00 – 06:00 | Thin, small ranges, wider spreads |
| Tokyo | 00:00 – 09:00 | Quiet, mostly ranging |
| London | 08:00 – 17:00 | Volume jumps, trends begin |
| New York | 13:00 – 22:00 | US data lands, biggest moves |
| ⭐ Overlap | 13:00 – 17:00 | Peak liquidity & volatility |
Avoid the daily rollover (~21:00–22:00 GMT) — spreads widen sharply. Full breakdown in our guide: best time to trade XAUUSD.
Frequently asked questions
Which gold session is open right now?
The clock above shows it live in your local time; GMT reference is in the table.
When is the best time to trade gold?
The London–New York overlap (13:00–17:00 GMT) — peak liquidity, tightest spreads.
Is the gold market open 24 hours?
Nearly — Sunday evening to Friday evening, with a short daily rollover break where spreads widen.
Why does my broker's clock differ?
MetaTrader shows broker server time (often GMT+2/+3); this page uses your device's local time. DST also shifts boundaries an hour.
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