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Gold trading hours (IST)

When XAU/USD is most liquid — mapped to Indian Standard Time.

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The terminal shows the session you are in. The spread usually shows it too.

Gold trades nearly around the clock, five days a week. The deepest liquidity is the London–New York overlap, when spreads tighten and moves are cleanest.

SessionHours (WAT)Liquidity
Sydney22:00 – 07:00Low
Tokyo01:00 – 10:00Moderate
London08:00 – 17:00High
New York13:00 – 22:00High

For traders in Nigeria, the best window is usually the evening London–NY overlap.

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FAQ

Common questions

What are the gold trading hours in Nigerian time?

Spot XAU/USD runs from Sunday evening to Friday evening globally, which in Nigeria means it opens late on Sunday and closes late on Friday, trading around the clock in between. The most active stretch is the London and New York overlap. Check the local-time table on this page for the exact windows.

When is XAU/USD most liquid during the Nigerian day?

Liquidity is highest when the London and New York sessions overlap, which falls in the afternoon and evening in Nigeria, and thins out in the quiet hours after New York closes. Thinner hours can mean wider spreads and sharper moves, so size positions with that in mind.

Does gold trade on Saturdays and Sundays?

No, spot gold does not trade over the weekend. The market closes on Friday evening and reopens on Sunday evening, global time, which in Nigeria means a weekend gap is possible if news breaks while the market is shut. Your stop orders cannot protect you during that gap.

Why does the gold price sometimes jump when the market opens on Monday?

A weekend gap happens because the market is closed while news, data or geopolitical events still occur, and price reopens where the order book clears. That gap can jump over a stop level, so the price you get may differ from the stop you set. It is one reason to avoid oversized lots.

Do public holidays change gold trading hours?

Yes, exchange and liquidity-provider holidays can shorten sessions or close the market, and the effect varies by venue rather than following one fixed calendar. Your broker publishes the schedule for the instruments it offers, so check their notices before trading around a holiday rather than assuming normal hours.