If you’re asking when forex market open today, the answer depends on two things:

1. The day of the week
2. Your time zone

1. Forex Market Weekly Opening Time (Global Standard)

• The forex market opens every week on Sunday at 10:00 PM GMT
• This is when the Sydney session begins, followed by Tokyo, London, and New York

2. Forex Opening Time Today by Time Zone

Time Zone	Forex Market Opens
UK (BST/GMT)	Sunday 11:00 PM BST / 10:00 PM GMT
India (IST)	Monday 3:30 AM IST
New York (EDT)	Sunday 6:00 PM EDT
Sydney (AEST)	Monday 8:00 AM AEST
Dubai (GST)	Monday 2:00 AM GST
South Africa	Monday 12:00 AM SAST

3. When Should You Start Trading?

The best times to trade typically begin when London opens and continue during the London–New York overlap, when market activity and liquidity are highest.

Conclusion

If you’re asking when forex market open today, it opens every Sunday at 10:00 PM GMT, and remains open 24 hours a day until Friday at 10:00 PM GMT. The market cycles through Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York, providing continuous trading opportunities.

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