What is the best time of day to trade gold?

The best time to trade XAUUSD is during the London-New York overlap, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST (8:00 PM to 12:00 AM Singapore time). This is when the highest volume flows through gold, meaning tighter spreads and more reliable price action. Here's my breakdown of the three sessions: Asian session (Tokyo, 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM EST): Lower volume, range-bound moves. Good for position entry if you have a multi-day view, but not ideal for day trading. London session (3:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST): Higher volume, trend establishment. Many of the day's direction is set during London open. New York session (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST): Highest volume, widest ranges. This is where gold makes its biggest moves. Economic data (NFP, CPI, FOMC) drops at 8:30 AM EST, making the first hour of NY the most volatile. The worst time to trade? 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST (Friday). Low liquidity, wide spreads, and unpredictable moves. I close all positions before Friday's NY close and don't trade weekends.