Deriv Trading Hours: When Synthetics, Forex, Gold, Stock Indices and Crypto Open in Kenya Time
Deriv Trading Hours by Market
From the public Deriv API trading-times list on 20 October 2026 (GMT; add 3 hours for Kenya time):
| Market | Hours (GMT) | Kenya time (EAT) | Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic indices (all) | 24 hours | 24 hours | Open |
| Cryptocurrencies (BTC/USD, ETH/USD) | 24 hours | 24 hours | Open |
| Forex major and minor pairs | 24 hours, Mon–Fri; Fri closes 20:55 | Fri closes 23:55 | Closed |
| Forex baskets (AUD, EUR, GBP, USD) | 24 hours, Mon–Fri; Fri closes 20:55 | Fri closes 23:55 | Closed |
| Metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) and Gold Basket | 00:00–21:00 and 22:00–23:59; Fri closes 20:55 | 03:00–00:00 and 01:00–02:59; Fri closes 23:55 | Closed |
| European stock indices (UK 100, Germany 40, France 40…) | 06:00–19:00 | 09:00–22:00 | Closed |
| US stock indices (US 500, US Tech 100, Wall Street 30) | 06:00–20:00 | 09:00–23:00 | Closed |
| Asian stock indices (Japan 225, Hong Kong 50, Australia 200) | 00:00–05:30 and 06:30–19:00 | 03:00–08:30 and 09:30–22:00 | Closed |
Holiday Closures Listed for Late 2026
- 26 November 2026 (US Thanksgiving): US stock indices closed; metals close early at 16:30 GMT.
- 25 December 2026 (Christmas): forex, metals and stock indices closed.
- 28 December 2026 (Boxing Day observed): Asian indices closed.
- 1 January 2027 (New Year’s Day): forex and stock indices closed.
Synthetic indices had no holiday events listed. Check the trading-times page in Deriv before planning around any holiday.
What Is the Best Time to Trade?
For synthetic indices the hour does not matter: a random number generator keeps their volatility the same day and night (see best time to trade Deriv). For gold and forex, the busiest hours are when London and New York are both open, roughly 13:00–17:00 GMT (16:00–20:00 Kenya time).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deriv open on weekends?
Synthetic indices and crypto are open 24/7; forex, metals and stock indices are closed at weekends.
What are Deriv gold trading hours?
Monday to Friday, 00:00–21:00 and 22:00–23:59 GMT, closing at 20:55 GMT on Fridays.
What time does Deriv forex close on Friday in Kenya?
At 20:55 GMT, which is 23:55 Kenya time.
Do Volatility indices close?
No. They run 24 hours a day, every day, including holidays.
Does Deriv close on Christmas?
Forex, metals and stock indices close on 25 December; synthetic indices stay open.
What time zone does Deriv use?
Deriv lists times in GMT. Kenya (EAT) is GMT+3.
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