How to Check Trading Hours
Updated 1 week Ago
Knowing the trading hours of instruments helps you enter and exit trades accurately, manage risk, optimize strategies, and improve trading efficiency.
Procedure
- Open MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
- In the “Market Watch” panel, right-click on any instrument
- From the context menu, select “Specifications”

- Scroll down in the Specification window to view the instrument’s Trading Hours
Tips
- Trading hours may be adjusted due to market conditions or public holidays—please stay updated.
- Different instruments have different trading sessions, especially cross-border or forex instruments. Verify the trading hours in advance to avoid missed opportunities.
- Planning your trades according to trading hours helps optimize strategy execution and capital management.
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