How to read trading hours
Trading hours are the times when the broker accepts orders on an instrument. Outside those hours the symbol is closed. You can see the chart, but you cannot open, close or change positions.
On Exness, the schedule is set in server time, not Pakistan time. Exness states that for indices, trading hours differ by underlying instrument; servers run on UTC+0. This server time does not move with daylight saving. Pakistan does not use daylight saving either, so the gap between server time and Pakistan Standard Time stays fixed. London and New York do change their clocks, so the main sessions shift against Pakistan time twice a year.
The converter below shows the Sydney, Tokyo, London and New York sessions in your time zone, with daylight saving applied.
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| Session | Opens | Closes | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 01:00 | 10:00 | — |
| Tokyo | 05:00 | 14:00 | — |
| London | 13:00 | 22:00 | — |
| New York | 18:00 | 03:00 (+1) | — |
Usual session hours in each city's local time: Sydney 07–16, Tokyo 09–18, London 08–17, New York 08–17, Monday to Friday. Daylight-saving changes are applied for the chosen date; (+1) means the next day. Broker trading hours and holidays can differ.
A session is the period when banks and traders in one financial centre are most active. Liquidity and volatility usually rise when sessions overlap, especially London and New York. Spreads can widen when liquidity is thin, for example around the daily rollover or at the weekly open. See Spreads for how this affects costs.
Hours by instrument group
The table gives what Exness states for each group and where you need to check the live schedule yourself.
| Instrument group | What Exness states | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Forex | No single schedule in our sources | Symbol specification in the platform |
| Gold (XAUUSD) | Trading is available 24/5 | Daily break and holiday changes |
| Gold, separate symbol | XAUUSD247: gold 7 days a week, fixed leverage 1:200 | Account types where it is offered |
| Indices | Hours differ by underlying instrument | Each index separately |
| Energies | No schedule in our sources | Symbol specification in the platform |
| Crypto CFDs | No schedule in our sources | Symbol specification in the platform |
Forex
The interbank forex market works around the clock from Monday to Friday and closes for the weekend. Most currency pairs follow this pattern, with a short low-liquidity period around the daily rollover. Exotic pairs can have shorter hours. For exact times, check the pair in your platform. More on pairs: Forex trading and Currency pairs.
Gold: Exness gold trading hours
Exness says XAUUSD trading is available 24/5, in line with global market hours. Gold still has a short daily pause, like most metals CFDs. It also closes for the weekend.
If you want a gold price on Saturday and Sunday, Exness lists XAUUSD247: gold 7 days a week, fixed leverage 1:200. It is a separate symbol with its own conditions. It is not eligible for unlimited leverage. See Gold and Metals.
Indices
Index CFDs follow the hours of the exchange behind them. US indices (US30, USTEC, US500), the Japanese index (JP225) and European indices each have their own schedule and daily break. Details for single indices: USTEC, US30, Stock indices.
Energies and crypto
Our sources give no Exness-specific schedule for energies or crypto CFDs, so we do not state one. Crypto markets themselves trade every day. A broker's CFD on a coin can still have maintenance pauses. Check the current hours in the platform or in the Help Center on the official Exness site. See Energies and Crypto CFDs.
Checking the schedule in MetaTrader
In MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, open Market Watch, right-click a symbol and choose Specification. The window shows quote and trade sessions in server time. This is the most direct check before you plan a trade. See MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
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Daily breaks
Many instruments stop for a short time each trading day. During the break, pending orders do not trigger and you cannot close a position.
For several US indices and JP225, Exness applies higher margin requirements (HMR) around breaks: US30/USTEC/US500/JP225 during HMR: 1:400 (0.25%) at the daily break, 1:50 (2%) over the weekend. Higher margin means a position of the same size ties up more of your funds. If free margin is low, a margin call or stop out can follow. Exness also raises the stop-out level for stocks during their daily break hours. Read Margin call and stop out before holding positions through a break.
Order size limits also depend on the time of day. On Exness the maximum lot size per order is 200 lots (7:00–20:59 GMT+0), 60 lots (21:00–6:59 GMT+0), with exceptions for some instruments. Details: Trading limits.
Exness weekend trading
Most markets close for the weekend. Positions you keep open stay open, but the price can jump when trading resumes. This is called a gap. A stop loss is executed at the first available price after the open, which can be worse than the level you set.
Things to know about weekends:
- Higher margin requirements apply to some indices over the weekend, as shown above.
- Overnight financing (swap) for the weekend is usually charged in one go on a set weekday. On Exness, XAUUSD has triple swap on Wednesday, and USTEC has triple swap on Friday. Clients registered from Pakistan are listed for automatic swap-free status. See Swap-free accounts and Swap fees.
- Deposits and withdrawals are not tied to market hours. Exness states they can be made 24/7. Delivery time depends on the payment method: Withdrawal time.
Holidays and news
On public and bank holidays, exchanges and banks in the US, UK, Japan and other centres can close early or stay shut. Index and metals schedules change on those days. Exness notes that its swap schedule may also change due to public or bank holidays. Check the platform and the official Exness site before a holiday week.
High-impact news has its own margin rule. Exness applies higher margin to orders opened from 15 minutes before to 90 seconds after high-impact news a release. The economic calendar is available on the website and in the Exness Trade app. See Leverage and Fundamental analysis.
Risk note
Leveraged CFD and forex trading can lose money fast. Gaps at the weekly open, wide spreads at the rollover and higher margin at breaks can all close positions at a loss. Plan size with the Calculators and read Risk management.
For Pakistani residents there is a legal side as well. Per the SBP, remitting foreign exchange to overseas forex/margin/CFD platforms is not allowed through any payment channel (FERA s.5(1)). Read Is Exness legal before you decide anything.
Frequent questions
What time zone does Exness use?
Exness says its trading servers follow UTC+0. Use the session converter on this page to see times in Pakistan time.
What are Exness market hours for gold?
XAUUSD is available 24/5, with a short daily pause and a weekend close. A separate symbol is also listed: XAUUSD247: gold 7 days a week, fixed leverage 1:200.
Can I trade on Exness at the weekend?
Most instruments are closed. Exness lists XAUUSD247 for gold at the weekend. For crypto CFDs, check the current schedule in the platform.
Why can't I close a trade at certain times?
The symbol is probably in its daily break or closed for the weekend or a holiday. Check the symbol specification in MetaTrader.
Do session times in Pakistan change during the year?
Pakistan time does not change, but London and New York use daylight saving. Their sessions shift against Pakistan time. The converter accounts for this.
Can I withdraw money when markets are closed?
Exness states deposits and withdrawals can be made 24/7. Delivery time depends on the payment method.