FXTRADING.com trading-server time follows the US daylight-saving schedule across all current trading platforms, including MT4, MT5, web-based trading platforms and the FXTRADING.com App. When US daylight saving starts on the second Sunday of March at 02:00 US local standard time, our server offset changes from GMT+2 to GMT+3; local clocks move forward to 03:00. When it ends on the first Sunday of November at 02:00 US local daylight time, our server offset changes from GMT+3 to GMT+2; local clocks move back to 01:00. These are US local clock times, not the trading-server clock display. To convert the switch to another location's time, the relevant US time zone and destination time zone are needed. Check the server time displayed in the trading platform to confirm which offset is active now. Trading sessions depend on the instrument and may change for holidays, maintenance or market adjustments.
Recurring regional rules
How do I check the current platform time?
Check the server timestamp displayed by the connected terminal, rather than your computer or phone clock. In desktop MT4, the Time column in Market Watch shows when the latest quote arrived from the server. If this column is hidden, right-click inside Market Watch and enable Time. It does not keep advancing when no new quotes arrive: during a closed session or a connection interruption, the displayed timestamp may be stale. Use a fresh server timestamp when comparing it with local time to confirm the active offset; do not calculate the current offset from an old quote.
Why Time Zones Matter in Trading
Understanding the platform's time zone is crucial for:
Planning Trades: Market opening/closing times are based on server time
Setting Pending Orders: If an expiry option is available for the selected symbol and server, check its date and time before submitting. Expiry determines how long an unfilled order remains valid; it does not schedule a trade. A pending order still requires its price trigger and the applicable execution conditions. Available expiry options depend on the server settings.
Reading Charts: Candlestick formations and patterns are aligned to server time
Analyzing Economic Events: Coordinating economic calendar events with your trading platform
Tips for Managing Different Time Zones
Add Multiple Time Zone Indicators: Consider adding time zone indicators to your charts to track different market sessions
Set Alarms: Check which time zone the alert’s time field uses and convert the event time accordingly. Do not assume that alert time or expiry uses trading-server time.
Use the Economic Calendar: Check which time zone the calendar uses, then convert event times to the active server offset. Do not assume a website or device calendar already uses the trading platform’s time zone.