The Asian forex trading session is generally 00:00 to 09:00 UTC. Last checked:.
For traders in the United States, the local times are:
| Time zone | Asian session |
|---|---|
| Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. |
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | 7:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. |
| Central Daylight Time (CDT) | 7:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
The session shifts by one hour in US local time because Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's regular cash-equity hours are 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Japan Standard Time. The broader Asian forex session also includes markets in Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong.
If you are in New York, the Asian forex session runs from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. during daylight saving time and from 7:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. during standard time.