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London sessionBeginner
The European trading session, 08:00 to 16:30 London time (03:00 to 11:30 New York time), the most liquid session for forex.
Simplified illustration, not real market data.
What it means
The London open often sets the high or low of the day for major forex pairs, frequently after sweeping the Asian range.
How to spot it
- 08:00 London time, including the hour before it for early moves.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up London time and your local time in a backtest.
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Education only, not financial advice. Definitions vary between teachers; these are ours, written for clarity.