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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 (EAT)Liquidity
Sydney00:00 – 09:00Low
Tokyo03:00 – 12:00Moderate
London10:00 – 19:00High
New York15:00 – 00:00High

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

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FAQ

Common questions

When is XAU/USD most liquid in Kampala time?

Liquidity is deepest when the London and New York sessions overlap, which falls in the Ugandan afternoon and evening. The Asian session is thinner and the daily rollover is thinnest. If you trade in the morning in Kampala, expect wider conditions than the European afternoon.

Is gold trading open on Saturday and Sunday in Uganda?

No. XAU/USD closes over the weekend and reopens on Monday, so positions held through the close carry gap risk when the market resumes. Check your broker's exact session times, because they can shift around holidays and daylight saving changes in other countries.

What time does the gold market open on Monday in Kampala?

Gold reopens when the first major venue starts its week, which is late Sunday evening or early Monday depending on the season and your broker's schedule. Because Uganda does not change clocks, the local opening time can shift when the US or Europe moves to daylight saving. Confirm the current session times with your broker.

Does trading hours affect the spread I pay on gold?

It can. Spreads typically widen when liquidity is thin, such as the daily rollover or the Asian session, and narrow when the major sessions overlap. The exact spread depends on your broker and the moment, so check the live quote in your platform rather than assuming a fixed figure.

Should I avoid holding a gold position overnight because of trading hours?

Holding overnight exposes you to financing charges and to gap risk when the market is closed, so the decision depends on your strategy and your broker's swap terms. If your plan is short-term, closing before the daily rollover avoids both. If you hold, size the position so a weekend gap cannot take out your account.