Short answer
In Pakistan, the most active window for major currency pairs is 18:00–22:00 local time, when the London and New York sessions overlap.
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Open right now (Pakistan time)
| Local time | |
|---|---|
| Forex market | Opencloses in 102 h 20 min (Sat 03:00) |
| Sydney | Closedopens in 5 h 20 min (Tue 02:00) |
| Tokyo | Closedopens in 8 h 20 min (Tue 05:00) |
| London | Opencloses in 1 h 20 min (Mon 22:00) |
| New York | Opencloses in 6 h 20 min (Tue 03:00) |
| London–New York overlap | Opencloses in 1 h 20 min (Mon 22:00) |
Updates every 30 seconds in your browser. Holidays are not taken into account.
Sessions in local time
| Session | Opens (PKT) | Closes (PKT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 02:00 | 11:00 |
| Tokyo | 05:00 | 14:00 |
| London | 13:00 | 22:00 |
| New York | 18:00 | 03:00 |
| NYSE (stocks) | 19:30 | 02:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 18:00–22:00 | |
Times shift by one hour when Europe, the US or Australia change clocks. This page recalculates them in your browser.
Weekly market calendar in Pakistan time
Real forex market: from Sunday 17:00 to Friday 17:00 New York time (the interbank week). Outside these hours brokers show only OTC quotes that they set themselves.
- Forex market
- Sydney
- Tokyo
- London
- New York
- London–New York overlap
- closed: OTC quotes only
- Monday 2 Nov
- Forex market: 03:00–24:00
- Sydney: 03:00–11:00
- Tokyo: 05:00–14:00
- London: 13:00–22:00
- New York: 18:00–24:00
- London–New York overlap: 18:00–22:00
- Tuesday 3 Nov
- Forex market: 00:00–24:00
- Sydney: 02:00–11:00
- Tokyo: 05:00–14:00
- London: 13:00–22:00
- New York: 00:00–03:00, 18:00–24:00
- London–New York overlap: 18:00–22:00
- Wednesday 4 Nov
- Forex market: 00:00–24:00
- Sydney: 02:00–11:00
- Tokyo: 05:00–14:00
- London: 13:00–22:00
- New York: 00:00–03:00, 18:00–24:00
- London–New York overlap: 18:00–22:00
- Thursday 5 Nov
- Forex market: 00:00–24:00
- Sydney: 02:00–11:00
- Tokyo: 05:00–14:00
- London: 13:00–22:00
- New York: 00:00–03:00, 18:00–24:00
- London–New York overlap: 18:00–22:00
- Friday 6 Nov
- Forex market: 00:00–24:00
- Sydney: 02:00–11:00
- Tokyo: 05:00–14:00
- London: 13:00–22:00
- New York: 00:00–03:00, 18:00–24:00
- London–New York overlap: 18:00–22:00
- Saturday 7 Nov
- Forex market: 00:00–03:00
- Sydney: Closed
- Tokyo: Closed
- London: Closed
- New York: 00:00–03:00
- London–New York overlap: Closed
- Sunday 8 Nov
- Forex market: Closed
- Sydney: Closed
- Tokyo: Closed
- London: Closed
- New York: Closed
- London–New York overlap: Closed
Week starting 2 November 2026. The table recalculates in your browser for the current week, so clock changes are always applied.
In Pakistan the forex week closes on Saturday at 03:00 and reopens on Monday at 03:00 local time: a weekend gap of 48 hours.
Exchange and bank holidays are not shown.
Clock changes in the next 12 months and what moves in Pakistan
Pakistan does not change its clocks, so every shift below comes from clock changes abroad.
| Date | Clock change | What changes |
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| USA (New York) forward 1 hour |
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| UK and EU (London) forward 1 hour |
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| Australia (Sydney) back 1 hour |
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| Australia (Sydney) forward 1 hour |
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| UK and EU (London) back 1 hour |
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Dates come from the IANA time zone database. Rows disappear automatically once a date has passed.
Most active hours by asset
| Asset | Most active hours (PKT) |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 18:00–22:00 |
| GBP/USD | 18:00–22:00 |
| USD/JPY | 05:00–14:00 |
| AUD/USD | 05:00–11:00 |
| USD/CAD | 18:00–03:00 |
| EUR/JPY | 13:00–14:00 |
| GBP/JPY | 13:00–14:00 |
| Gold (XAU/USD) | 18:00–22:00 |
| Silver (XAG/USD) | 18:00–22:00 |
| Crude oil (WTI) | 18:00–03:00 |
| Apple (AAPL) | 19:30–02:00 |
| Tesla (TSLA) | 19:30–02:00 |
| Bitcoin, Ethereum | Trades 24/7. Liquidity is highest during US and European hours. |
The forex market is closed from Friday evening to Sunday evening New York time. At weekends brokers offer OTC quotes set by the broker.
Market-moving releases in local time
| Release | How often | UTC | Pakistan (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| US jobs report (NFP) | Monthly, usually the first Friday | 13:30 | 18:30 |
| US inflation (CPI) | Monthly, around mid-month | 13:30 | 18:30 |
| Federal Reserve rate decision (FOMC) | 8 times a year | 19:00 | 00:00 |
| ECB rate decision | About every 6 weeks | 13:15 | 18:15 |
| Bank of England rate decision | 8 times a year | 12:00 | 17:00 |
| Reserve Bank of Australia decision | 8 times a year | 03:30 | 08:30 |
| Bank of Canada rate decision | 8 times a year | 14:45 | 19:45 |
| US crude oil inventories (EIA) | Weekly, Wednesday | 15:30 | 20:30 |
| US stock market open | Monday–Friday | 14:30 | 19:30 |
For short expiries many traders pause 15 minutes before and after these releases. Times follow each publisher’s own clock, so they shift when Europe, the US or Australia change clocks. Check the official calendar for exact dates; holidays can move releases.
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WELCOME50FAQ
When is the forex market most active?
In Pakistan, the most active window for major currency pairs is 18:00–22:00 local time, when the London and New York sessions overlap.
Is the forex market open on weekends?
No. It closes on Friday evening New York time and reopens on Sunday evening. Brokers may offer OTC prices at weekends.
Does Pakistan change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Pakistan keeps the same time all year, but session times in Pakistan still move by an hour when other regions change clocks. The next change is on 14 March 2027 (USA (New York)).