HFM (formerly HotForex): FX trading hours, including summer and winter hours, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays. A comprehensive, up-to-date guide to trading hours and other holiday-related information. While HF Markets offers a wide range of stocks, not all currencies are available for trading year-round. Trading hours are set, and most stocks can only be bought and sold during these hours.
- HFM Basic Information
- Basic Information about HFM Trading Hours
- Trading Hours for Major Currency Pairs
- Precious Metals and Energy Trading Hours
- Stock and Index Trading Hours
- Cryptocurrency Trading Hours
- Off-Hours Precautions
- ① Precautions before and after the weekend close (most important)
- ② Precautions during the rollover (swap) period
- ③ Notes on Maintenance Times
- ④ Notes on Holidays and Shortened Trading Days
- ⑤ Before and after economic indicators and important events.
- ⑥ Risks of trading outside of cryptocurrency trading hours.
- Terms and Conditions/System Considerations
- Trading Hours Changes Due to Holidays
- Global Foreign Exchange Market Trading Hours
HFM Basic Information
| Company Name | HF Markets（SV） Ltd. |
| Year of establishment | 2010 |
| Service Overview | A large brokerage providing services in over 180 countries worldwide with millions of registered accounts |
| Financial products handled | Foreign Exchange (FX), Stock Indices/Commodities, Stock CFDs/Cryptocurrencies |
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 4（MT4）、MetaTrader 5（MT5） |
| Maximum Leverage | 2,000x |
| User Support | Multilingual support |
| Financial License | ✔ FCA (UK, Financial Conduct Authority) ✔ FSCA (South Africa) ✔ DFSA (Dubai) ✔ FSA (Seychelles) |
| Deposit and Withdrawal Methods | Bank transfer Credit/Debit card (VISA/Master/JCB, etc.) bitwallet / BXONE / Binance Pay / Cryptocurrency |
| Account Type | Cent Account Premium Account Pro Account Zero Account Top-up Bonus Account |
Basic Information about HFM Trading Hours
We’ll provide basic information about HFM (formerly HotForex) trading hours in a way that’s easy for beginners to understand.
Note: The time is based on HFM server time (GMT+2/GMT+3 during daylight saving time). When logging in, please be aware of the chart time that applies from Monday to the end of the day on Sunday.
FX (Foreign Exchange) Trading Hours
Start: Monday 00:00
End: Friday 23:59
Effective: Nearly 24 hours (trading closed on weekends)
Reference Time in Japan
Winter Time: Monday 7:00 AM – Saturday 6:59 AM
Daylight Saving Time: Monday 6:00 AM – Saturday 5:59 AM
Note: The time changes twice a year to coincide with US Daylight Saving Time.
Time Zones for Major Markets (Reference Time in Japan)
The timing is also explained in the latest news on the official website. This is the change point for swap points, etc
| 市場 | 冬時間 | 夏時間 | 特徴 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東京 | 9:00～18:00 | 8:00～17:00 | 比較的落ち着いた値動き |
| ロンドン | 17:00～2:00 | 16:00～1:00 | 流動性が高い |
| ニューヨーク | 22:00～7:00 | 21:00～6:00 | 変動が大きい |
| ロンドン×NY重複 | 22:00～2:00 | 21:00～1:00 | 最も活発 |
CFD (by product) trading hours
Varies by product. Typical examples:
Stock index (example)
US30 / NAS100 / SPX500
Monday-Friday: Approximately 24 hours
One short maintenance break per day
Precious metals
XAUUSD (gold) / XAGUSD (silver)
Monday-Friday: Approximately 24 hours
Daily suspension due to daily rollover
Cryptocurrencies
BTC / ETH, etc.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year (trading available on weekends)
Rollover (swap) time
Daily 00:00 (server time)
Japan time:
7:00 AM Winter time
6:00 AM Summer time
Note: Wider spreads and execution delays are likely to occur around these times.
Trading Hours for Major Currency Pairs
Here’s a clear summary of trading hours for major currency pairs on HFM (formerly HotForex), based on Japan time.
Note: While HFM’s FX is available almost 24 hours a day on weekdays, the most important trading hours are when prices are most active.
Common Trading Hours for Major Currency Pairs (Japan Time)
Winter Time: Monday 7:00 AM – Saturday 6:59 AM
Summer Time: Monday 6:00 AM – Saturday 5:59 AM
Note: Trading is closed on weekends (Saturday morning – Monday morning Japan time).
Major Currency Pairs: “Most Motivating”
USD/JPY・EUR/USD・GBP/USD
| 時間帯（日本時間） | 特徴 |
|---|---|
| 東京時間（9:00～18:00） | USD/JPYが比較的動きやすい |
| ロンドン時間（16:00/17:00～） | EUR/USD・GBP/USDが活発 |
| NY時間（21:00/22:00～） | 全体的に値動き最大 |
| ロンドン×NY重複 | 最重要・最も取引向き |
EUR
EUR/USD・EUR/JPY・EUR/GBP
| 活発時間 | 理由 |
|---|---|
| ロンドン時間 | ユーロ圏参加者が中心 |
| ロンドン×NY | 流動性・ボラティリティ最大 |
👉 東京時間は比較的落ち着きやすい。
GBP
GBP/USD・GBP/JPY
| 活発時間 | 注意点 |
|---|---|
| ロンドン開始直後 | 急変動が起きやすい |
| ロンドン×NY | トレンドが出やすい |
👉 スプレッド拡大に注意。
JPY Cross
USD/JPY・EUR/JPY・GBP/JPY
| 活発時間 | 特徴 |
|---|---|
| 東京時間 | 日本勢参加で動く |
| ロンドン時間 | 欧州勢参入で変動増 |
| NY時間 | 一方向に動きやすい |
Precious Metals and Energy Trading Hours
Here’s a clear summary of trading hours for precious metals and energy (commodity CFDs) on HFM (formerly HotForex), based on Japan time.
Note: Commodity CFDs differ from FX in that they undergo daily maintenance (trading suspension).
Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver (XAGUSD)
Trading Days: Monday through Friday
Trading Hours
Winter Time: Monday 7:00 AM – Saturday 6:00 AM
Summer Time: Monday 6:00 AM – Saturday 5:00 AM
*Maintenance downtime of approximately one hour daily
(around rollover)
Energy Trading Hours (Japan Time)
Crude Oil (WTI/Brent)
Trading Days: Monday through Friday
Trading Hours
Winter Time: Monday 7:00 AM – Saturday 6:00 AM
Summer Time: Monday 6:00 AM – Saturday 5:00 AM
*Daily maintenance periods apply.
*Prices are subject to sudden fluctuations in index and inventory statistics.
Natural Gas (NG)
Volatility is similar to that of crude oil.
Volatility is very high.
Spread widening is likely.
Stock and Index Trading Hours
Here’s a clear summary of stock CFD and index trading hours on HFM (formerly HotForex), based on Japan time.
Note: Stocks and indexes are notable for being subject to exchange hours plus daily maintenance.
US Stocks (Apple / Tesla / Amazon, etc.)
Trading Days: Monday-Friday
Trading Hours
Winter Time: 10:30 PM – 5:00 AM
Summer Time: 9:30 PM – 4:00 AM
*Based on NYSE/NASDAQ
*Prices fluctuate significantly immediately after the opening and closing of trading.
European Stocks (Germany, UK, etc.)
Winter Time: 4:00 PM – approximately 12:30 AM
Summer Time: 3:00 PM – approximately 11:30 PM
*May vary slightly by stock
Japanese Stock CFDs
Winter Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Summer Time: Approximately the same
*Based on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Stock Index Trading Hours
US Indices
US 30 (Dow) / NAS100 (Nasdaq) / SPX500 (S&P500)
Trading Days: Monday-Friday
Trading Hours: Approximately 24 hours
Daily Maintenance: Japan Time Approximately 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM (approximate)
👉 New York time is the most important.
European Indices
GER40 (DAX) / UK100 (FTSE)
Winter Time: Approximately 4:00 PM to Midnight
Summer Time: Approximately 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Japanese Indices
JPN225 (Nikkei 225)
Daytime: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Nighttime: 4:30 PM to 5:30 AM
*Nighttime trading is primarily conducted by overseas investors.
Cryptocurrency Trading Hours
This article provides an easy-to-understand explanation of cryptocurrency (crypto asset) CFD trading hours on HFM (formerly HotForex) based on Japan time. When trading, check the opening and closing times on the screen to determine your strategy. Partners should use the calendar and indicators to determine their trading times.
Eligible Instruments
BTC (Bitcoin)
ETH (Ethereum)
LTC / XRP, etc. (Available instruments vary by account type)
Trading Hours
24/7 Trading Available
Trading Available on Weekends and Holidays
No Market Closures
👉 Unlike FX, Stock, and Commodity CFDs, a major feature of this service is that it operates on weekends.
Maintenance/Suspension Information
As a general rule, there is no scheduled daily maintenance.
However, trading may be temporarily suspended or restricted in the following cases.
⚠ Cases where temporary suspension may occur
Server maintenance
During periods of low liquidity or sudden fluctuations
System protection (during abnormal price movements)
Notes regarding spreads and execution
Spreads are wider than in FX
During periods of sudden fluctuations
Sudden widening of spreads
Slippage may occur
Market orders are likely to be unprofitable
Off-Hours Precautions
Here are some precautions to take when trading on HFM (formerly HotForex) outside of trading hours, focusing on potential losses, potential issues, and regulatory risks.
① Precautions before and after the weekend close (most important)
Before the weekend (just before market close)
Decreased liquidity leads to wider spreads
Difficult to execute/slippery
Possibility of forced liquidation at unfavorable prices
👉 New entries just before the close are not recommended
Beginning of the week (just after market open)
Gaps are likely to occur
Stop orders may be executed at less favorable prices than expected
Stop losses may not function
👉 Be careful when carrying over positions over the weekend
② Precautions during the rollover (swap) period
Every day, around 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM Japan time
Temporarily
Wide spreads
Execution delays
👉 Market orders
Scalping
Avoid market orders during this time.
③ Notes on Maintenance Times
For commodity CFDs and indices,
There are periods during daily maintenance when trading is unavailable.
Notes
New and existing trades are unavailable.
Forced stop losses occur as usual.
👉 Increase your margin maintenance ratio before maintenance.
④ Notes on Holidays and Shortened Trading Days
Trading hours change for each product.
Liquidity drops dramatically.
Spreads tend to widen.
👉 Be sure to check the official schedule on holidays.
⑤ Before and after economic indicators and important events.
Even during trading hours.
This is essentially a “difficult time to trade.”
Liquidity may disappear just before indicators.
👉 Before and after indicators.
Reduce positions.
Restrict new trading.
⑥ Risks of trading outside of cryptocurrency trading hours.
Cryptocurrencies are open 24 hours a day, but
Notes
Sudden fluctuations and drops on weekends.
Widening spreads.
Mandatory restrictions (trading suspension).
👉 It is dangerous to leave trading unattended like you are trading forex.
Terms and Conditions/System Considerations
Rate anomalies outside of trading hours
Execution delays
Can easily be mistaken for system abuse
👉 It’s safest to avoid trading, even when times are unfavorable.
Trading Hours Changes Due to Holidays
This article summarizes trading hours changes due to holidays on HFM (formerly HotForex), including which stocks will change, how they will change, and what to be aware of from a practical perspective.
*Times are in Japan time (may vary between summer and winter).
Impact of Holidays on Trading Hours (Overview)
Major FX Currencies: Most will operate as usual (with some exceptions)
Stock CFDs/Stock Indices: Trading hours will be shortened or closed on national holidays
Precious Metals/Energy: Trading hours will be shortened or closed early, likely
Cryptocurrencies: Generally unaffected (24/7)
👉 The most important thing to note is that holidays are treated differently for each stock.
Summary of Holiday Impacts by Instrument
① FX (Major Currency Pairs)
Basics: Normal trading on weekdays
Note:
Liquidity decreases on US and UK holidays
Wide spreads and execution delays are likely
Example: USD/JPY, EUR/USD, etc. may be traded, but trading conditions may worsen
② Stock CFDs (Individual Stocks)
Closed on holidays for the relevant market
Trading hours may be shortened
Example
US Stocks:
US Holidays (Independence Day, Thanksgiving, etc.) → Closed or shortened
European Stocks:
European Holidays → Closed
👉 Days when trading is unavailable are clearly indicated.
③ Stock Indices (Indexes)
Shortened or closed on national holidays
Since they are futures-based, they may not be fully halted.
Examples
US30 / NAS100 / SPX500
US holidays → Early closure/shortened trading
GER40 / UK100
European holidays → Shortened or closed trading
④ Precious Metals & Energy
Trading tends to be shortened on holidays.
New York markets have a significant impact.
Examples
Gold, Silver, Crude Oil
US holidays → Early closure
Spreads widen around holidays.
⑤ Cryptocurrency CFDs
Not affected by holidays.
However, reduced liquidity and sudden fluctuations may occur.
Global Foreign Exchange Market Trading Hours
We’ve organized global foreign exchange (FX) market trading hours in an easy-to-understand format, based on Japan time.
*FX trading hours are categorized by the activity hours of market participants, not exchanges.
🌏 Oceania Market (Sydney/Wellington)
Open: Mondays around 7:00 AM
Close: around 4:00 PM
First market to open at the start of the week
Low liquidity, relatively calm price movements
🇯🇵 Tokyo Market (Asian Market)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mainly Japanese, Chinese, and Australian investors participate
USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, and AUD/JPY tend to move easily
Tend to trade in a range
🇬🇧 London Market (European Market)
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM (Daylight Saving Time)
5:00 PM – 2:00 AM (Winter Time)
World’s largest trading volume
EUR/USD and GBP/USD are active
🇺🇸 New York Market (US Market)
9:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Daylight Saving Time)
10:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Winter Time)
US economic indicators and key figures’ statements lead to significant movements
Trends are likely to emerge
Most important time period: market overlap
🔥 London vs. New York
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM (Summer Time)
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM (Winter Time)
Features
Highest trading volume
Lowest spreads
Trends are likely to emerge
👉 Best time to trade
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