Lesson 3: When and Where to Trade Forex – Master the Global Clock and Never Miss a Move

🟥 Lesson 3: When and Where to Trade

Forex is open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, thanks to four global trading sessions:

🌍 Forex Sessions

• Tokyo – Opens the market
• London – Most active session
• New York – Overlaps with London, high volume

Best time for beginners? London–New York overlap (8 AM to 12 PM EST)

Where Do You Actually Trade?

You’ll use a broker’s platform like MetaTrader to place trades. These platforms show you live prices, charts, and let you open and close positions.

Need help choosing a platform? Visit our guide to the Best Forex Trading Platforms for Beginners.