Quotex Live/Real Market Open Time in Pakistan — Complete Guide (2026)

What is the Quotex “Live” or “Real” Market?

The Quotex live/real market links platform prices to global financial markets — forex, stocks, indices and commodities — and is active when those underlying exchanges are open. When global markets close, Quotex may still offer OTC (over-the-counter) instruments, but those behave differently than live market assets.

Quotex Live Market Session Times — Pakistan (PKT)

The following session times are converted to Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) to help traders in Pakistan schedule trades more accurately.

Asian Session (Tokyo / Sydney overlap)

• Opens: 06:30 AM PKT
• Closes: 02:00 PM PKT
• Best for: JPY and AUD pairs; lower-to-medium volatility

European Session (London)

• Opens: 12:00 PM PKT
• Closes: 08:00 PM PKT
• Best for: EUR, GBP pairs; higher liquidity and volatility

US Session (New York)

• Opens: 05:00 PM PKT
• Closes: 02:00 AM PKT
• Best for: USD pairs, indices (S&P, NASDAQ), commodities (Gold)

London–New York Overlap — Prime Time

05:00 PM – 10:00 PM PKT — highest liquidity, tight spreads and reliable price moves. This is the best window for many short-term Quotex strategies (1-min, 5-min) and for indices/major pairs.

OTC, Crypto & Weekend Trading

OTC: Often available 24/7 on Quotex; useful for weekend practice but be aware price behavior differs from live markets.
Crypto: 24/7 trading — volume varies, and high overnight moves can occur. For crypto, monitor volatility rather than session time.

Best Times to Trade by Asset (PKT)

• Forex majors (EUR/USD, GBP/USD): 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM PKT
• Indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ): 05:00 PM – 01:00 AM PKT
• Gold (XAU/USD): 02:00 PM – 10:00 PM PKT
• Cryptocurrency: 24/7 — watch hourly volume spikes
• OTC: 24/7 (weekends included)

Why trading at the right market time improves results

1. Higher liquidity → tighter spreads and cleaner price action
2. Clearer trend formation → better signal reliability
3. Lower risk of false breakouts during thin markets
4. Better execution and less slippage

Quick tips for Pakistani traders

• Use PKT clock and convert session times when daylight saving changes in other regions.
• Prefer London–NY overlap for short-term Quotex strategies.
• Avoid low-volume Asian hours for major pair scalps unless you trade JPY/AUD pairs.
• Check economic calendar for high-impact events (NFP, CPI, central bank decisions) that change volatility.

FAQ

Does Quotex work 24/7 in Pakistan?

Quotex operates 24/7 for OTC & crypto instruments, but live/real market assets follow global exchange hours (Mon–Fri).

What is the single best time to trade on Quotex in Pakistan?

The London–New York overlap: 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM PKT.

Are weekend trades on Quotex reliable?

OTC weekend trades are available but can be less predictable; use smaller position sizes and stricter risk controls.