Gold market hours
Is the gold market open right now?
Gold (XAUUSD) trades from Sunday 18:00 to Friday 17:00 New York time, with a daily break from 17:00 to 18:00 Monday to Thursday. Times below are converted to your own time zone.
Gold trading hours this week
| Session | New York | UTC | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week opens | Sunday 18:00 | — | — |
| Daily break (Mon–Thu) | 17:00–18:00 | — | — |
| Week closes | Friday 17:00 | — | — |
New York switches between EDT and EST for daylight saving, so UTC and local times move by an hour in March and November. Holiday closures are not shown.
Forex hours
Currency pairs such as EURUSD trade from Sunday 17:00 to Friday 17:00 New York time without a daily break, with quiet minutes around the 17:00 rollover.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the gold market open on weekends?
No. Gold (XAUUSD) closes on Friday at 17:00 New York time and reopens on Sunday at 18:00 New York time.
What time does the gold market open?
Sunday at 18:00 New York time (22:00 UTC in US summer time, 23:00 UTC in winter), then it trades around the clock with a one-hour break each weekday.
Does gold trading stop every day?
Yes. From Monday to Thursday there is a daily break from 17:00 to 18:00 New York time.
What time is the gold market open in London?
Usually Sunday 23:00 to Friday 22:00 UK time, with a daily break from 22:00 to 23:00. Around the clock changes in March and October/November the UK hours shift by an hour for a week or two.
Are there gold market holidays?
Yes. Trading hours can be shortened on major US holidays such as Christmas and New Year. This page shows the regular schedule.
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