Local start time

What time is Forex Market Open?

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Finance
Your local time (UTC)
Sun, May 17, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
Official time (America/New_York)
Sun, May 17, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT
Live countdown
05
Days
10
Hours
12
Minutes
21
Seconds

About this event

The retail forex market commonly opens for the week around 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday as the Asia-Pacific trading week begins.

FAQ

+ What time does the forex market open?

Forex commonly opens around 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday.

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