## Conquering the Forex Trading Schedule: When is the Best Time for Vietnamese Traders?

The Forex market operates 24/7, but not all times are ideal for trading. The key is that some market hours are bustling with strong price movements, while others are as quiet as a "deserted market." If you want to optimize your trading strategy, understanding the global Forex trading schedule and its corresponding Vietnam time is essential.

## The Four Main Global Trading Sessions

In addition to being divided into 4 major trading sessions, each session has its own characteristics:

**Sydney Session (Australia):** Opens from 5am–2pm (summer) or 4am–1pm (winter) Vietnam time. This is the market opening session, usually with moderate volatility.

**Tokyo Session (Asia):** Active from 6am–3pm Vietnam time during both summer and winter. Currency pairs involving the Japanese Yen (JPY), such as EUR/JPY, are very lively during this period.

**London Session (Europe):** From 2pm–11pm (summer) or 3pm–12am (winter) Vietnam time. This is the world's leading trading hub, where trading volume spikes significantly.

**New York Session (America):** From 7pm–4am the next morning (summer) or 8pm–5am (winter) Vietnam time. This session plays a decisive role in the global forex market.

## Trading Hotspots: When Sessions Overlap

The most promising opportunities arise when two sessions operate simultaneously. During these times, trading volume surges, creating significant price movements.

**London and New York (7pm–11pm Vietnam time):** This is the "golden hour" of the market. At this time, the two strongest currencies in the world—USD and EUR—are most actively traded. Global professional traders focus on this session, offering the best profit opportunities.

**Sydney and Tokyo (6am–1pm Vietnam time):** Overlapping hours here generate quite strong movements, especially with JPY pairs. While not as hectic as London/New York, it remains a notable time for early riser traders.

**Tokyo and London (1pm–2pm Vietnam time):** Lasting only 1 hour and marking the end of the Asian session and the start of the European session. Price movements during this short period are not very significant.

## Choosing Trading Days: Not Always Effective

In addition to the importance of the Forex trading schedule by hours, selecting the right days of the week also has a major impact. Mondays tend to be quite quiet unless there is major economic news, with volatility only half of that on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Fridays, traders often "close early" to avoid weekend news risks, making the market only active for half a session.

## Tips for Vietnamese Traders

For the best trading results, focus on the London/New York session (7pm–11pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. During this time, the market experiences high volatility, large trading volume, and greater profit opportunities. Understanding the Forex trading schedule will help you plan your daily trading more proactively.