XM Trading HoursWhen Forex, Gold, Indices & Crypto Markets Open — WIB Session Guide

XM trades forex 24 hours a day, 5 days a week — from Sunday 22:00 GMT (Monday 05:00 WIB) to Friday 22:00 GMT. Crypto CFDs trade 24/7 including weekends. This guide covers all instrument schedules and the best session timing for Indonesian and Southeast Asian traders.

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All times in GMT · WIB = GMT+7 · WITA = GMT+8 · WIT = GMT+9

Forex Hours24/5Mon–Fri

Gold (XAUUSD)24/5Mon–Fri

Crypto CFDs24/7Incl. weekends

Best Session (WIB)14:00–22:00London–NY overlap

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XM Forex & Gold Trading Hours — Complete Schedule

The forex market never closes during the trading week — it runs continuously from the Sydney open Sunday evening through the New York close Friday evening. XM's trading hours follow this global market schedule. Understanding session timing helps you trade during periods of tightest spreads and highest liquidity.

Session	GMT Open	GMT Close	WIB (UTC+7)	Best Instruments
Sydney	22:00 Sun	07:00 Mon	05:00–14:00	AUD pairs, NZD pairs
Tokyo (Asia)	00:00	09:00	07:00–16:00	JPY pairs, AUD/JPY
London ★	08:00	17:00	15:00–00:00	EUR, GBP pairs, Gold
London–NY Overlap ★★	13:00	17:00	20:00–00:00	All majors, Gold — tightest spreads
New York	13:00	22:00	20:00–05:00	USD pairs, US indices

For Indonesian traders (WIB, UTC+7)

The best trading window for WIB-timezone traders is 20:00–00:00 WIB — the London-New York overlap when spreads are tightest and liquidity is deepest. This is the prime trading window for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and gold. The London session alone (15:00–00:00 WIB) is also excellent for these instruments.

✓ WIB Trader's Best Window

20:00–00:00 WIB is the London–New York overlap — when EUR/USD Ultra Low spread averages 0.62 pip and gold averages $0.27. Asian session (07:00–15:00 WIB) has wider spreads on EUR pairs and gold. JPY pairs and AUD pairs are more active during Asian hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are XM trading hours?+

XM trades forex 24/5 — from Sunday 22:00 GMT to Friday 22:00 GMT (Sunday 05:00 WIB to Saturday 05:00 WIB). Gold (XAUUSD) follows the same schedule. Crypto CFDs trade 24/7 including weekends. Stock CFDs and indices trade during underlying exchange hours.

What time does XM open in Indonesia (WIB)?+

The forex market opens for the week at Sunday 22:00 GMT = Monday 05:00 WIB. It closes at Friday 22:00 GMT = Saturday 05:00 WIB. The best trading window for Indonesian traders (tightest spreads, highest liquidity) is 20:00–00:00 WIB — the London-New York overlap.

Can I trade XM on weekends?+

Standard forex, gold, and index CFDs are closed on weekends. Crypto CFDs (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, etc.) trade 24/7 including Saturday and Sunday. Note: crypto spreads are significantly wider during weekends due to lower liquidity.

When does gold XAUUSD trade on XM?+

Gold (XAUUSD) trades 24/5 — the same hours as forex. Gold spreads are tightest during the London session (08:00–17:00 GMT / 15:00–00:00 WIB) and the London-NY overlap (13:00–17:00 GMT / 20:00–00:00 WIB). Avoid gold scalping during Asian session when spreads widen to $0.80–$2.00+.

When do XM index CFDs trade?+

Index CFDs trade during the hours of their underlying exchange. US500 (S&P 500): approximately 14:30–21:00 GMT. GER40 (DAX): approximately 08:00–22:00 GMT with a cash session break. JPN225 (Nikkei): approximately 00:00–06:00 GMT and 07:00–09:00 GMT. Check the contract specification in your MT4/MT5 for exact hours.

Is there a gap between Friday close and Sunday open?+

Yes. The forex market closes at Friday 22:00 GMT and reopens at Sunday 22:00 GMT — a 48-hour weekend gap. Positions held over the weekend are exposed to gap risk: if major news occurs over the weekend, Monday's opening price can differ significantly from Friday's close, potentially causing your stop-loss to execute at a worse price than set.

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Trading forex and CFDs involves significant risk. All data accurate as of May 2026. XM does not accept clients from the USA, Canada, Israel, or Iran.