EFX Session Highlighter

Shades London, New York, and Asian sessions on the chart. Marks Kill Zones and shows session ranges that are frequently swept for liquidity.

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About This Indicator

Understanding when each trading session is active is fundamental to ICT trading. The London open, New York open, and their overlap produce the highest-probability setups of the trading day. The EFX Session Highlighter makes all of this immediately visible on your chart.

Session Times (UTC)

Asian
00:00 – 09:00 UTC
London
08:00 – 17:00 UTC
New York
13:00 – 22:00 UTC
Sydney
22:00 – 06:00 UTC

Key Features

  • Four session bands: Sydney, Asian, London, New York
  • Overlap zones highlighted (London/NY overlap = highest volatility)
  • London Kill Zone markers (2am–5am EST)
  • New York Kill Zone markers (7am–10am EST)
  • Session range high/low lines frequently swept for liquidity
  • UTC offset input for accurate local timezone display
  • Alert when London or NY Kill Zone opens

How to Use

  • Trade during the Kill Zones 2am–5am and 7am–10am EST for highest probability
  • Asian session high/low lines are key liquidity targets for London open
  • Avoid trading outside session windows low liquidity = erratic price action
  • The London/NY overlap (1pm–5pm UTC) often drives the strongest moves of the day