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Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
Official time (America/New_York)
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT
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What time is Forex Market Close?
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Quick answer
Forex Market Close is listed for Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT. In your timezone, that is Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC.
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About Forex Market Close
The retail forex market commonly closes for the week around 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday.
Market sessions move quickly, and the difference between local time and exchange time matters. This page converts the official market schedule into your timezone for a faster trading-day check.
Detailed start time guide
The forex market normally winds down for the week around Friday 5:00 PM New York time. This page converts that weekly close into your local timezone.
Weekly forex close
The common retail forex close is around 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday. Some brokers may stop or restrict trading slightly differently around the weekly rollover.
Why traders check it
Open positions can face weekend gap risk, and spreads often widen near the weekly close. A reliable local countdown helps traders avoid timezone mistakes.
Confirm with your broker
Forex session references are useful, but your account type, broker, product, and holiday schedule can affect exact trading availability.
New York
Common retail forex reference: Friday 5:00 PM ET.
Europe and Africa
Usually late Friday evening.
Asia-Pacific
Often Saturday morning locally.
Weekend
Market access is generally closed until the next weekly open.
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FAQ
+ What time does the forex market close?
Forex commonly closes around 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday.
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