KillzonesIntermediate
The time windows when ICT traders expect the biggest, cleanest moves: the Asian, London open, New York AM and London close killzones.
What it means
The usual ICT windows in New York time: Asian killzone 20:00–00:00, London open killzone 02:00–05:00, New York AM killzone 07:00–10:00, London close killzone 10:00–12:00. Many traders also use a New York PM window, 13:30–16:00. Exact hours vary by teacher.
In London time, for most of the year, add 5 hours: London open 07:00–10:00, New York AM 12:00–15:00, London close 15:00–17:00.
Time filters are one of the few parts of ICT that are easy to test mechanically, and they often make a large difference.
How to spot it
- Work in one time zone and mark the windows on your chart.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting daylight saving time. London and New York change on different dates.
How WickCheck tests it
Between 07:00 and 10:00 New York time, wait for a liquidity sweep, then wait for a fair value gap. Enter on the FVG. Stop above the sweep. Target liquidity, at least 2R.
Open these rules in WickCheck, change any word and run them in seconds. No code.
Asian, London and New York sessions and the ICT killzones, with exact times in New York and London time, daylight saving notes and test rules.
What it looks like on a real chart
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Related terms
What a mechanical test can and cannot tell you about smart money concepts.
Education only, not financial advice. Definitions vary between teachers; these are ours, written for clarity.