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Updated London & NY Sessions (CET + Offset)
Clearly visualize the London and New York trading sessions on your chart with automatic timezone adjustment. This indicator is designed for traders who want to track key market sessions and identify periods of high liquidity and volatility.
🎯 Key Features
Visual Session Marking: Highlights London (9:00-12:00 CET) and New York (15:30-19:30 CET) sessions with colored boxes
Timezone Offset: Adjust display times from CET baseline to any timezone (-12 to +12 hours)
Customizable Display:
Toggle each session on/off independently
Adjust session colors and transparency
Optional session labels with size control
Subtle background highlighting during active sessions
Flexible Session Times: Modify start/end times for each session (hours and minutes)
Alert System: Built-in alerts for session starts and ends
Clean Design: Non-intrusive overlay that works on all timeframes
📝 Use Cases
Session Trading: Trade during high-volume periods when major markets are open
Overlap Trading: Identify when sessions overlap for maximum volatility
Time Zone Management: Perfect for traders in different time zones who need to track CET-based sessions
Scalping & Day Trading: Know exactly when institutional traders are most active
News Trading: Align your trading with economic releases from London and New York
⚙️ How to Use
Add to chart: Apply indicator to any instrument and timeframe
Set your timezone: Use the "Hour Offset from CET" to match your local time
Example: -1 for UK (GMT), -6 for US EST, +7 for Bangkok
Customize appearance: Adjust colors, transparency, and labels to your preference
Set alerts: Configure alerts for session starts/ends to never miss key market hours
🔧 Default Settings
London: 9:00-12:00 CET (European morning session)
New York: 15:30-19:30 CET (US afternoon, capturing EU/US overlap)
Colors: Blue for London, Orange for New York
Display: Both sessions enabled with labels
💡 Pro Tips
The New York session timing captures the crucial EU/US overlap period
Sessions automatically adjust for daylight saving time when using CET
Works on all markets: Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Combine with volume indicators for confirmation of session activity
🎯 Key Features
Visual Session Marking: Highlights London (9:00-12:00 CET) and New York (15:30-19:30 CET) sessions with colored boxes
Timezone Offset: Adjust display times from CET baseline to any timezone (-12 to +12 hours)
Customizable Display:
Toggle each session on/off independently
Adjust session colors and transparency
Optional session labels with size control
Subtle background highlighting during active sessions
Flexible Session Times: Modify start/end times for each session (hours and minutes)
Alert System: Built-in alerts for session starts and ends
Clean Design: Non-intrusive overlay that works on all timeframes
📝 Use Cases
Session Trading: Trade during high-volume periods when major markets are open
Overlap Trading: Identify when sessions overlap for maximum volatility
Time Zone Management: Perfect for traders in different time zones who need to track CET-based sessions
Scalping & Day Trading: Know exactly when institutional traders are most active
News Trading: Align your trading with economic releases from London and New York
⚙️ How to Use
Add to chart: Apply indicator to any instrument and timeframe
Set your timezone: Use the "Hour Offset from CET" to match your local time
Example: -1 for UK (GMT), -6 for US EST, +7 for Bangkok
Customize appearance: Adjust colors, transparency, and labels to your preference
Set alerts: Configure alerts for session starts/ends to never miss key market hours
🔧 Default Settings
London: 9:00-12:00 CET (European morning session)
New York: 15:30-19:30 CET (US afternoon, capturing EU/US overlap)
Colors: Blue for London, Orange for New York
Display: Both sessions enabled with labels
💡 Pro Tips
The New York session timing captures the crucial EU/US overlap period
Sessions automatically adjust for daylight saving time when using CET
Works on all markets: Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Combine with volume indicators for confirmation of session activity
Release Notes
Update defaultsOpen-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.