Direct answer
Forex does not have one universal “market close” time. Instead, forex typically trades 24 hours a day during the workweek (from the start of one trading day to the start of the next), with a break over the weekend. Exact timing still depends on the trading instrument and the broker’s server time.
How candle close relates to “market close”
In charting, “candle close” means the moment a candle finishes its time interval and a new candle begins. For example, on a 1-hour chart, each candle closes at the end of its hour segment. This is often what people mean when they ask, “when will the forex market close?”
Two things matter:
- Market continuity vs. chart timing: Even if trading continues for many hours, the last candle you see on your chart only depends on your platform’s clock and timeframe.
- Server time and session rules: Brokers can run platforms on their own server time zones and can define when a given symbol is tradable. As a result, the end of a candle sequence (or a perceived “close”) may not match a different broker’s chart.
A practical way to interpret the question is: Which candle close do you want—on your chart’s timeframe, or the end of the weekly trading period? The first is controlled by your chart settings; the second is controlled by the weekend break and your broker’s schedule.
Example checks (independent verification)
- Check your chart timeframe: Set a known timeframe (like 1H or 4H) and observe when candles switch. Those switch points are candle closes, not a guaranteed “market close.”
- Compare sessions: Look for times when spreads widen or price updates become less frequent. That can indicate lower liquidity or session transitions, even if the market is still “open.”
- Confirm with broker trading hours: If your platform shows a “trading hours” or “market info” panel for the specific forex pair, use that for the weekly break and any symbol-specific pauses.
Limitations and what you can’t infer
There is no single worldwide answer that works for every pair, broker, or platform because candle close timing depends on your chart’s timeframe and server time, and trading continuity depends on the broker’s schedule. Also, any “close time” you infer from past candles can shift if your platform or symbol rules change, so treat it as verification of your chart and your data feed rather than a universal rule.