From 873bb2133497d5636f5f09e0777aa08594509030 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Toh4iem9 Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:59:09 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] refactor: session times reference --- .../MyIndicators/Session_Analysis_Pro.md | 127 ++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 115 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/Indicators/MyIndicators/Session_Analysis_Pro.md b/Indicators/MyIndicators/Session_Analysis_Pro.md index 3c067ad..f70eef2 100644 --- a/Indicators/MyIndicators/Session_Analysis_Pro.md +++ b/Indicators/MyIndicators/Session_Analysis_Pro.md @@ -42,24 +42,127 @@ The indicator identifies bars belonging to a specific time window and performs f * `Color`: The color for all graphical objects drawn for that session. * `VWAP / Mean / LinReg`: Toggles the visibility of each analytical line for that session. -## 5. Recommended Session Times +## 5. Trading Session Times Reference -The following table provides recommended `Pre-Market`, `Core Trading`, and `Post-Market` times for the major global sessions, focusing on periods of highest liquidity and activity relevant to retail traders. +This section provides a detailed reference for the trading hours of major global exchanges to help configure the indicator. -**IMPORTANT:** All times are listed in **UTC/GMT**. You must convert these times to your broker's server time when configuring the indicator's input parameters. Be aware that you may need to adjust these times twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes. +**IMPORTANT:** All times are listed in various time zones for comparison. You must use the times that correspond to your **broker's server time** in the indicator settings. Be aware that you may need to adjust these times twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes. -| Market Session | Pre-Market (UTC) | Core Trading (UTC) | Post-Market (UTC) | Key Characteristics | -| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | -| **Asia (Tokyo/Sydney)** | 22:00 - 23:00 | **23:00 - 07:00** | 07:00 - 08:00 | Lower volatility. Best for JPY, AUD, NZD pairs. | -| **Europe (Frankfurt)** | 06:00 - 07:00 | **07:00 - 16:00** | 16:00 - 17:30 | High liquidity begins. Catches the Frankfurt open. | -| **Europe (London)** | 07:00 - 08:00 | **08:00 - 16:30** | 16:30 - 17:30 | Highest liquidity session. Overlaps with Frankfurt. | -| **America (New York)** | 12:00 - 13:30 | **13:30 - 20:00** | 20:00 - 21:00 | High liquidity, especially during the London overlap. | +--- -### **Alternative London Pre-Market Timing** +### **New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)** -For traders who wish to capture the very beginning of European market activity, including the Frankfurt open, an earlier start for the London Pre-Market session is recommended: +* **Time Zone**: Eastern Time (ET) +* **DST (USA) in 2025**: Starts March 9, Ends November 2. -* **Early London Pre-Market:** `06:00 - 08:00 UTC` +#### Summer (EDT, UTC-4) + +| Time Zone | Pre-Market | Core Trading | Post-Market | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **New York (EDT)** | 06:30–09:30 | 09:30–16:00 | 16:00–20:00 | +| **UTC** | 10:30–13:30 | 13:30–20:00 | 20:00–00:00 | +| **Nicosia (EEST, UTC+3)** | 13:30–16:30 | 16:30–23:00 | 23:00–03:00 | +| **Budapest (CEST, UTC+2)**| 12:30–15:30 | 15:30–22:00 | 22:00–02:00 | + +#### Winter (EST, UTC-5) + +| Time Zone | Pre-Market | Core Trading | Post-Market | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **New York (EST)** | 06:30–09:30 | 09:30–16:00 | 16:00–20:00 | +| **UTC** | 11:30–14:30 | 14:30–21:00 | 21:00–01:00 | +| **Nicosia (EET, UTC+2)** | 13:30–16:30 | 16:30–23:00 | 23:00–03:00 | +| **Budapest (CET, UTC+1)** | 12:30–15:30 | 15:30–22:00 | 22:00–02:00 | + +--- + +### **London Stock Exchange (LSE)** + +* **Time Zone**: GMT / BST +* **DST (Europe) in 2025**: Starts March 30, Ends October 26. + +#### Summer (BST, UTC+1) + +| Time Zone | Pre-Market | Core Trading | Post-Market | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **London (BST)** | 05:00–08:00 | 08:00–16:30 | 16:30–17:15 | +| **UTC** | 04:00–07:00 | 07:00–15:30 | 15:30–16:15 | +| **Nicosia (EEST, UTC+3)** | 07:00–10:00 | 10:00–18:30 | 18:30–19:15 | +| **Budapest (CEST, UTC+2)**| 06:00–09:00 | 09:00–17:30 | 17:30–18:15 | + +#### Winter (GMT, UTC+0) + +| Time Zone | Pre-Market | Core Trading | Post-Market | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **London (GMT)** | 05:00–08:00 | 08:00–16:30 | 16:30–17:15 | +| **UTC** | 05:00–08:00 | 08:00–16:30 | 16:30–17:15 | +| **Nicosia (EET, UTC+2)** | 07:00–10:00 | 10:00–18:30 | 18:30–19:15 | +| **Budapest (CET, UTC+1)** | 06:00–09:00 | 09:00–17:30 | 17:30–18:15 | + +--- + +### **Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra)** + +* **Time Zone**: CET / CEST +* **DST (Europe) in 2025**: Starts March 30, Ends October 26. + +#### Summer (CEST, UTC+2) + +| Time Zone | Pre-Market | Core Trading | Post-Market | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **Frankfurt (CEST)**| 08:00–09:00 | 09:00–17:30 | 17:30–20:00 | +| **UTC** | 06:00–07:00 | 07:00–15:30 | 15:30–18:00 | +| **Nicosia (EEST, UTC+3)** | 09:00–10:00 | 10:00–18:30 | 18:30–21:00 | +| **Budapest (CEST, UTC+2)**| 08:00–09:00 | 09:00–17:30 | 17:30–20:00 | + +#### Winter (CET, UTC+1) + +| Time Zone | Pre-Market | Core Trading | Post-Market | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **Frankfurt (CET)** | 08:00–09:00 | 09:00–17:30 | 17:30–20:00 | +| **UTC** | 07:00–08:00 | 08:00–16:30 | 16:30–19:00 | +| **Nicosia (EET, UTC+2)** | 09:00–10:00 | 10:00–18:30 | 18:30–21:00 | +| **Budapest (CET, UTC+1)** | 08:00–09:00 | 09:00–17:30 | 17:30–20:00 | + +--- + +### **Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)** + +* **Time Zone**: Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9 all year. +* **No Daylight Saving Time.** + +| Time Zone | Pre-Market | Core Trading | Post-Market | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **Tokyo (JST)** | 08:00–09:00 | 09:00–11:30 | 12:30–15:30 | +| **UTC** | 23:00–00:00 | 00:00–02:30 | 03:30–06:30 | +| **Nicosia** | 01:00–02:00 (W) / 02:00–03:00 (S) | 02:00–04:30 (W) / 03:00–05:30 (S) | 05:30–08:30 (W) / 06:30–09:30 (S) | +| **Budapest** | 00:00–01:00 (W) / 01:00–02:00 (S) | 01:00–03:30 (W) / 02:00–04:30 (S) | 04:30–07:30 (W) / 05:30–08:30 (S) | + +--- + +### **Sydney Stock Exchange (ASX)** + +* **Time Zone**: AEST / AEDT +* **DST (Australia) in 2025**: Starts October 5, Ends April 6. + +#### Summer (AEDT, UTC+11) (Oct - Apr) + +| Time Zone | Pre-Market | Core Trading | Post-Market | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **Sydney (AEDT)** | 07:00–10:00 | 10:00–16:00 | 16:00–19:00 | +| **UTC** | 20:00–23:00 | 23:00–05:00 | 05:00–08:00 | +| **Nicosia (EET, UTC+2)** | 22:00–01:00 | 01:00–07:00 | 07:00–10:00 | +| **Budapest (CET, UTC+1)** | 21:00–00:00 | 00:00–06:00 | 06:00–09:00 | + +#### Winter (AEST, UTC+10) (Apr - Oct) + +| Time Zone | Pre-Market | Core Trading | Post-Market | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **Sydney (AEST)** | 07:00–10:00 | 10:00–16:00 | 16:00–19:00 | +| **UTC** | 21:00–00:00 | 00:00–06:00 | 06:00–09:00 | +| **Nicosia (EEST, UTC+3)** | 00:00–03:00 | 03:00–09:00 | 09:00–12:00 | +| **Budapest (CEST, UTC+2)**| 23:00–02:00 | 02:00–08:00 | 08:00–11:00 | + +--- ## 6. Usage and Interpretation