Quotex Trading Hours — When Each Asset Trades
Asset Class Trading Hours Overview
| Asset Class | Trading Hours (UTC) | Closure Period |
|---|---|---|
| Real Forex (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, etc.) | Mon 22:00 - Fri 22:00 (24/5) | Weekends + holidays |
| Cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, etc.) | 24/7 - 365 days | Never (except brief daily settlement on some) |
| Commodities (Gold, Oil, Silver) | Mon 22:00 - Fri 22:00 + brief daily breaks | Weekends + 1h daily break (22:00-23:00 UTC) |
| US Stocks (AAPL, TSLA, MSFT, AMZN, GOOGL) | Mon-Fri 14:30-21:00 UTC (NYSE/NASDAQ hours) | Weekends, US holidays, after-hours |
| European Indices (DAX, FTSE, CAC) | Mon-Fri 07:00-15:30 UTC (exchange hours) | Weekends, European holidays |
| Asian Indices (Nikkei, Hang Seng, ASX) | Mon-Fri varies 22:00-08:00 UTC | Weekends, Asian holidays |
| S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow 30 indices | Mon-Fri 14:30-21:00 UTC | Weekends, US holidays |
| OTC Pairs (synthetic forex) | 24/7 | Brief daily settlement window only |
Best Hours Per Major Asset
- EUR/USD, GBP/USD: 13:00-17:00 UTC (London-NY overlap) — 90%+ payouts
- USD/JPY: 00:00-08:00 UTC (Tokyo) or 13:00-17:00 UTC (overlap)
- AUD/USD, NZD/USD: 22:00-08:00 UTC (Sydney/Tokyo)
- BTC, ETH: 13:00-22:00 UTC (US session — highest crypto volume)
- Gold (XAU/USD): 13:00-22:00 UTC (US session — institutional flow)
- WTI Oil: 13:00-22:00 UTC, especially Wed 15:30 UTC (EIA report)
- US Stocks: 14:30-21:00 UTC (NYSE/NASDAQ regular hours)
- S&P 500, Nasdaq: 14:30-21:00 UTC + first/last hour highest volume
Holiday Closures
- US holidays — close US stocks/indices, reduce forex liquidity: New Year, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving + Black Friday, Christmas
- UK holidays — reduce London session: Easter Friday/Monday, May Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- Japanese holidays — reduce Tokyo session: Golden Week, New Year period
- Christmas-New Year week: most markets thin, often closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- OTC pairs continue 24/7 even during holidays — useful when other markets closed
Quotex Platform Daily Reset
Quotex's pricing engine briefly resets daily around 22:00-23:00 UTC (when NY session closes and before Sydney opens). During this window, some pairs may show 'closed' briefly. Most real-asset trading pauses; OTC pairs continue. Avoid trading 21:30-23:30 UTC as activity is minimal across all asset classes.
Local Time Conversion (Quick Reference)
| Your Timezone | London-NY Overlap (13:00-17:00 UTC) Local Time |
|---|---|
| India (IST UTC+5:30) | 18:30-22:30 (evening — after-work trading) |
| Pakistan (PST UTC+5) | 18:00-22:00 (evening) |
| Indonesia (WIB UTC+7) | 20:00-24:00 (evening-night) |
| Brazil (BRT UTC-3) | 10:00-14:00 (morning) |
| US East (EST UTC-5) | 08:00-12:00 (morning) |
| UK (GMT UTC+0) | 13:00-17:00 (afternoon) |
| Australia (AEDT UTC+11) | 00:00-04:00 (midnight — too late for most) |
Trading Hours FAQ
Why can't I trade EUR/USD on Sunday?
Real EUR/USD market is closed weekends (interbank market closed Fri 22:00 UTC until Sun 22:00 UTC). Use EUR/USD OTC for weekend trading — synthetic version available 24/7. OTC pricing tracks real EUR/USD when open; uses synthetic pricing weekends.
When does the new trading week start?
Sunday 22:00 UTC — Sydney market opens, real forex resumes. First 2 hours after Sunday open are typically erratic (low volume, big spreads). Wait until 00:00 UTC for cleaner setups.
Can I trade Apple stock 24/7?
No — AAPL trades only during NYSE/NASDAQ hours (14:30-21:00 UTC Mon-Fri). Extended-hours trading (12:00-14:30 UTC and 21:00-00:00 UTC) has thin liquidity. No weekend stock trading. For 24/7 trading: crypto or OTC pairs only.
Are there holidays specific to Quotex?
Quotex follows underlying market holidays — closes assets when their underlying markets are closed. Quotex platform itself runs 24/7 (deposits, withdrawals, support); only the tradeable assets close per their respective market hours.
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