Online Forex/CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 89.83% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading Online Forex/CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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Trade Smarter: Know When the Markets MoveThe market never sleeps but you do. That's why we've broken down trading hours by instrument and region, so you always know the best times to enter the game.
Forex Trading HoursOpen 24/5 – All times in Nairobi (EAT)Closed: Friday Midnight – Monday 1:00 AM EAT
Sydney/Tokyo1:00 AM – 10:00 AMBest for: JPY, AUD, NZD pairs
London10:00 AM – 7:00 PMBest for: EUR, GBP, CHF, overall volume
New York3:00 PM – MidnightBest for: USD pairs and peak volatility
Maintenance: Brief chart pause around midnight GMT
Indices
US Indices (Dow, S&P, Nasdaq)14:30 PM – 11:00 PM
European Indices (FTSE, DAX)10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Asian Indices (Nikkei, Hang Seng)3:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Commodities
Gold & Silver24h (1-hour break at 1:00 AM)
Oil (WTI, Brent)Monday 1:00 AM – Saturday 12:00 AM
Agricultural CommoditiesExchange hours
Stocks
US Shares (NYSE/Nasdaq)4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
UK/EU Shares11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Holiday Closures
ForexGenerally open unless all major centers are closed (Christmas, New Year). Expect lower liquidity.
CommoditiesFollow CME holidays. Early closes on major holiday eves.
Indices & StocksFollow underlying exchange closures. US markets close on Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Kenyan HolidaysTrading continues. Local support may have limited staff.
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Note: We'll keep you updated with real-time email alerts on upcoming holidays or trading disruptions.
Why Timing Matters
  • Avoid weekend gaps & surprise closures
  • Align strategy with news & session flows
  • Trade around economic events (US NFP at 3:30 PM EAT)
  • Time entries for maximum volatility
  • Coordinate with copy traders & signals
Build with Timing. Trade with EmpireFX.
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Empire FX Trade Limited, trading as Empire FX, is a Limited Liability Company incorporated in Kenya, incorporation number PVT-27U5EA9J, authorised and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority as a Dealing Foreign Exchange Broker, license number 203 and whose registered address is Gallant, 6th Floor, Office no. 4, along Parklands Road, Westlands, Nairobi and of P.O Box 2883-00606 Nairobi, Kenya.
Margin trading products are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Trading on margin may cause high level of risk to your capital and may result in a substantial loss of funds.You should consider whether you understand how margin trading works and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Past performance is no indication of future performance. Please make sure that you read and understand the risks involved in trading in these products. Under no circumstances shall EmpireFx have any liability to any person or entity for any loss or damage in whole or part caused by, resulting from, or relating to any financial activity undertaken.The information on this website is general in nature and doesn't take into account your personal objectives, financial circumstances, or needs. Please read our Risk Disclosure Statement and ensure you fully understand the risks before you make any trading decisions. We encourage you to seek independent advice.
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