Trading hours for major financial markets follow their respective local time zones. For example, the London Stock Exchange operates from 08:00 to 16:30 BST, the New York Stock Exchange trades from 09:30 to 16:00 ET, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange is open from 09:00 to 15:00 JST, with a lunch break during the trading session.
In contrast, the forex market operates 24 hours a day during weekdays, with trading activity moving sequentially across the major financial centers in Asia, Europe, and North America.