Ohio Markets’ trading servers are configured to align with New York market time, which is the global reference point for the forex market trading day.

The system time 00:00 corresponds to 17:00 (5:00 PM) New York local time.
This time represents:

• The closing of the US stock market, and
• The official start of a new trading day in the forex market

Server Time Settings

Ohio Markets’ server time changes depending on the season:

• During Standard Time: Server time is GMT+2
• During Daylight Saving Time: Server time is GMT+3

This adjustment ensures continuous synchronization with New York market activity.

Time Zone Comparison and Examples

During Daylight Saving Time

• New York time zone: GMT-4
• Ohio Markets server time: GMT+3

Example:
If your local time zone is GMT+8, when the system time shows 00:00, your local time will be 05:00.

During Standard Time

• New York time zone: GMT-5
• Ohio Markets server time: GMT+2

Example:
If your local time zone is GMT+8, when the system time shows 00:00, your local time will be 06:00.

Why this time setting matters

Aligning server time with New York market hours ensures:

• Accurate daily candle closes
• Consistent trading day calculations
• Proper rollover and swap timing

This setup allows traders to analyze market data with confidence and consistency.