Daylight Saving Time (DST) 2026 Adjustment – MT4 Server Time Update

To align with global Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in 2026, FXCG will adjust MT4 server time and selected product trading sessions.

Key Schedule

• US DST begins: 08 March 2026
• Europe Summer Time begins: 29 March 2026

Server Time

• MT4 server time will be adjusted to UTC+3 starting 08 March 2026.
• Market opening on MT4 remains at 00:00 server time.

Trading Session Impact

• FX market sessions may appear 1 hour earlier during the transition period (approx. 3 weeks).
• Certain European CFD products will temporarily open/close 1 hour later.
• Example DE40:
  • Temporary: 10:00 – 24:00 (server time)
  • Normal after 29 March: 09:00 – 23:00

Additional Notes

• Some Australian index products (e.g. AUS200) will also have schedule adjustments.
• This update only affects trading hours and does not impact account settings or execution policies.

FXCG Trade Team