Yes, there are regular trading suspension periods. Under the current trading schedule of Lucky Gold, during Daylight Saving Time, the trading week starts at 06:05 on Monday and ends at 04:55 on Saturday. A settlement window runs from 05:00 to 06:00 every day from Tuesday to Friday, and trading is unavailable for 5 minutes before and after settlement. All timings shift one hour later for Standard Time.

Therefore, the common statement that London Gold trades nearly around the clock does not mean orders can be placed at any minute once you open the APP. Trading may be temporarily halted for settlement, weekends and public holidays.

How to tell trading hours apart from settlement hours

Trading hours are straightforward: these are periods when you may open positions, close out trades and manage orders normally.

Settlement hours are for processing account data after the close of a trading day. Under the current schedule, settlement runs 05:00–06:00 (Daylight Saving Time) and 06:00–07:00 (Standard Time), Tuesday through Friday. Trading is suspended for 5 minutes on each side of the window to accommodate system processing.

Example under Daylight Saving Time. Watch for the approaching settlement after 04:50. Formal settlement begins at 05:00, finishes at 06:00, and regular trading resumes at 06:05.

If you plan to trade in the early hours, it is best to note these timings in advance. Waiting until just before settlement to close a position may result in temporary unavailability of trading functions.

Why does the Monday schedule look different?

Many users notice the market opens directly at 06:05 on Monday when first checking the timetable.

The reason is simple. Following the weekend break, a new trading week begins on Monday morning. The opening time is 06:05 for Daylight Saving Time and 07:05 for Standard Time.

The trading week concludes late Friday night into early Saturday morning. The market closes at 04:55 on Saturday during Daylight Saving Time, and at 05:55 on Saturday during Standard Time.

To sum up: there are both daily settlement pauses and a full weekend market close; these two scenarios should be treated separately.

What does “24-hour gold trading” actually mean?

Many investors searching for “24-hour gold trading platforms” mistakenly interpret it as non-stop trading with zero interruptions.

A more accurate interpretation is that London Gold covers sessions across major Asian, European and American markets, offering an extended trading window that is accessible for most of the working week.

Even so, daily time must be reserved for system settlement, and schedules may change on international public holidays.

For instance, precious metals markets may close early, open later or have revised hours on major US public holidays, Christmas, New Year’s Day and other occasions. Separate notices will be released for such market closures and schedule adjustments.

What happens to open positions during settlement?

Existing positions will not be automatically liquidated when the daily settlement period begins.

Orders remain active; you are only temporarily unable to execute regular trading operations.

If a position crosses the designated settlement cutoff, overnight charges will apply. Separate annual interest rates apply for long and short orders. Charges accrue as the holding period extends.

For short-term trading, timing matters just as much as market direction.

Sometimes your market outlook is correct, yet a small oversight — forgetting the upcoming settlement window — negatively impacts your trading experience.

Do holiday hours follow this same timetable?

Not necessarily.

You may trade according to the standard schedule on normal days, but official holidays and major international market closures follow the relevant special notice.

If you intend to hold positions around major festivals, always check the latest market closure announcement first. Avoid discovering an early close only when you are ready to place an order.

The current London Gold and London Silver trading and settlement schedules of Lucky Gold are subject to adjustment according to market conditions. All trades should follow the latest published schedule.

Risk Warning: Precious metals traded on margin feature fast price swings. Volatility can rise sharply near market opens, closes and major data releases. Adjust your position size based on your account balance and personal risk tolerance before holding trades.