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Q: What are the forex market timings in India?

The major forex sessions currently run at approximately: Asian Session: 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM IST London Session: 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM IST New York Session: 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM IST (next day) Note that these IST timings can change when the UK and the US observe daylight saving time.

Market timings vary by asset class, exchange, and trading session. Check NSE market timings, forex market timings in India, commodity trading hours, London session time in India, and trading holidays 2026 before planning a trade.

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NSE Market Timings

For NSE markets, trading hours depend on the segment.

Market Segment	Trading Hours (IST)
Equity – Normal Market	9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Equity – Closing Session	3:40 PM to 4:00 PM
Equity Derivatives	9:15 AM to 3:40 PM
Currency Derivatives – INR Pairs	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cross-Currency Derivatives	9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Commodity Derivatives – Non-Agri	9:00 AM to 11:30 PM / 11:55 PM*
Internationally Referenced Agri Commodities	9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

*The closing time for non-agricultural commodities varies with the US daylight-saving cycle. NSE lists 11:30 PM after the start of US daylight saving time and 11:55 PM after it ends. The regular NSE equity market opens at 9:15 AM, while the normal market closes at 3:30 PM. The exchange also has a closing session from 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Forex Session Time in India

The international forex market operates across different financial centres, so trading activity moves from one session to another during the day. For traders in India, the major sessions are commonly tracked in IST:

Forex Session	General IST Timing*
Asian Session	5:30 AM to 2:30 PM
London Session	1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
New York Session	6:30 PM to 3:30 AM

*These timings can shift by one hour when the relevant markets move between standard time and daylight saving time.

London Session Time in India

The London session time in India is particularly relevant for traders tracking European currency markets. During the London-to-New York overlap, both major financial centres are active, which can increase liquidity and market activity in major currency pairs. Rather than treating session timings as fixed throughout the year, traders should account for daylight-saving changes in the UK and the US.

Commodity Market Timings

On NSE, non-agricultural commodity derivatives start at 9:00 AM and can trade until 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM, depending on the US daylight-saving period. Internationally referenced agricultural commodities trade until 9:00 PM. For commodities traded through other exchanges or venues, timings can differ. Always check the specific contract and exchange schedule before placing an order.

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Trading Holidays 2026

NSE has declared the following trading holidays in 2026:

Date	Day	NSE Holiday
26 January 2026	Monday	Republic Day
3 March 2026	Tuesday	Holi
26 March 2026	Thursday	Ram Navami
31 March 2026	Tuesday	Mahavir Jayanti
3 April 2026	Friday	Good Friday
14 April 2026	Tuesday	Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
1 May 2026	Friday	Maharashtra Day
28 May 2026	Thursday	Bakri Id
26 June 2026	Friday	Muharram
14 September 2026	Monday	Ganesh Chaturthi
2 October 2026	Friday	Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
20 October 2026	Tuesday	Dussehra
10 November 2026	Tuesday	Diwali
24 November 2026	Tuesday	Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
25 December 2026	Friday	Christmas

8 November 2026 is a trading holiday for Diwali Laxmi Pujan. NSE has stated that Muhurat Trading will take place on that day, but its timings will be announced separately through an exchange circular.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to your questions.

What are the NSE trading hours in India?

The NSE equity normal market operates from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST. Whereas, equity derivatives currently trade from 9:15 AM to 3:40 PM. NSE also provides a closing session for equities from 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM.

What are the forex market timings in India?

The major forex sessions currently run at approximately — Asian Session: 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM IST; London Session: 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM IST; New York Session: 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM IST (next day). Note that these IST timings can change when the UK and the US observe daylight saving time.

What is the London session time in India?

The London forex session usually begins around 1:30 PM IST during UK daylight-saving time and around 2:30 PM IST during UK standard time.

What are the NSE holidays in 2026?

NSE has scheduled trading holidays throughout 2026, including Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Dussehra, Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Christmas.