What is London Session?
Updated October 21, 2026
The London session is the busiest forex session, running roughly 8am to 5pm London time.
London handles the biggest share of forex volume.
Spreads are tight and moves are strong, especially on euro and pound pairs.
Its overlap with New York is often the most active part of the day.
Example
GBPUSD wakes up at London open and moves 40 pips in the first hour.
Questions people ask
Why is London so busy?
It's the world's biggest forex hub.
Good for bots?
Many bots like the tight spreads during London hours.
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