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About Market Time Pad

The Time Indicator displays the current time across the major world markets and highlights the active trading session.

It is easy to use and takes up minimal space on the chart, making it ideal for seamless integration with Expert Advisors and other tools like VirtualTradePad.

The version with an analog clock is also displayed directly on the chart, providing a visual representation of market activity.

The time indicator is an essential tool that provides real-time updates on the current time in various global markets, helping traders track the progress of different market sessions.

It shows the current time in various time zones and indicates the current market session, including pre-market, regular trading hours, and after-hours.

This feature is particularly valuable for traders, investors, and other market participants who need to stay informed about global market activity at all times.

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Other Features:

There is an option in the input parameters: show/hide tips on the mouse over a button. You can also select the language of the tips, English/Russian;
The Close button stops the application;
The Maximize/Minimize button collapses/expands the pane on the chart;
The pane can be moved on the chart. To do it, click the upper part of the pane near the Close and Minimize buttons, and then move the pane to the desired position.

How does it work?

The indicator that displays current time at the main markets of the world.

It also displays the current session.

One effective strategy for trading is to use the indicator in combination with the trading panel.

TimePad with VirtualTradePad

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What do people write about Market Time Pad?

Александър Атанасов Отличный индикатор!!! Спасибо! Автор, добавьте, пожалуйста, коррекция Daylight Saving Time. А то приходится 2 раза в год вручную менять оффсет для Лондона и Нью Йорка.
Александър Атанасов
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Tim Eubanks Nice sessions clock.
Tim Eubanks
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Valentin Butorin Nice
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Pak Hong Poon thanks
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Forexan good
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RisingSun Excellent indicator. I will tweet and spread to all traders. Many many thanks.
RisingSun
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John Winsome Munar Reliable time pad
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Rodrigo da Silva Boa Excelente trabalho.
Rodrigo da Silva Boa
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Pedro Farias Congratulations! Very good!
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Wan Ping Fei ✔✔✔
Wan Ping Fei
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sergioBat I just found this nice tool a few days ago. it looks awesome and works perfectly. Great for newbies like me to have session times info right on the charts. Thank you very much for your work and for making it free. I am looking forward to buying your trading pad as soon as I have some profits. I think partial close is essential and should already be much simpler in the mt software, but then I saw that you can do it with the trading pad, so I am going for it asap. Good luck to you and be safe. may peace come soon to Ukraine.
sergioBat
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cvb7725 удобен и полезен
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Aleksandr Tamonin Красивый, удобный и настраиваемый индикатор! Отличная работа!
Aleksandr Tamonin
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Jadex89 Great Tool!!!
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11000158 surement bien , mais trop encombrent. merci pour cet indicateur
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Hanchek Полезная штука и дизайн хорош)
Hanchek
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Market Time Pad

The Time Indicator is an essential tool for traders, offering real-time updates on the current time and trading sessions across major financial markets around the world.

Not only does it display the current time in various time zones, but it also provides crucial insights into the ongoing market sessions—from pre-market to regular trading hours and after-hours. This feature is particularly valuable for traders who need to stay aligned with different market schedules to make timely, informed decisions.

Why Is the Time Indicator Important?

In the global financial market, which operates continuously across multiple time zones, keeping track of different trading sessions is critical for maximizing opportunities. Traders often have to adjust their strategies based on market openings and closings, as liquidity and volatility vary depending on the session. The Time Indicator eliminates the hassle of manually calculating time differences, allowing traders to stay focused on what matters most—executing profitable trades.

Key Benefits of the Time Indicator:

Accurate Time Tracking:
- Provides the current time across major financial markets, ensuring you never miss a trading opportunity.
Real-Time Market Session Updates:
- Displays ongoing trading sessions such as pre-market, regular market hours, and after-hours.
No Manual Calculations:
- Saves time by automatically adjusting for different time zones, eliminating the need for manual time calculations.
Enhanced Decision-Making:
- By offering real-time updates on global financial markets, traders can make more informed and strategic decisions.
Seamless Integration:
- Works alongside Expert Advisors and tools like VirtualTradePad, allowing traders to combine it with their existing strategies and systems.
Minimal Chart Space:
- The Time Indicator is designed to take up minimal space on the chart, so it doesn’t clutter your workspace.

Who Can Benefit from the Time Indicator?

Traders who need to stay on top of market sessions in different time zones.
Investors who want to be alerted about market opening and closing times.
Day traders and scalpers who require precise timing to enter and exit trades.
Global market participants managing portfolios across multiple financial markets.

By eliminating the need to constantly calculate time differences between New York, London, Tokyo, and other financial hubs, the Time Indicator ensures that you are always in sync with the markets, helping you make faster, more accurate decisions.

In the fast-paced world of trading, timing is everything. The Time Indicator gives you a strategic advantage by keeping you up-to-date with real-time information, allowing you to react swiftly and confidently to market movements.

External Variables and Settings

Parameter	Description
a1=”===========TimeStop================”	Section header for time-based stop settings.
TimeSecondsToStop=300	Sets the time in seconds before a stop action is triggered (e.g., 300 seconds).
MondayTimeStop=””	Specifies the time stop for Monday. Empty means no stop time set.
TuesdayTimeStop=””	Specifies the time stop for Tuesday. Empty means no stop time set.
WednesdayTimeStop=””	Specifies the time stop for Wednesday. Empty means no stop time set.
ThursdayTimeStop=””	Specifies the time stop for Thursday. Empty means no stop time set.
FridayTimeStop=””	Specifies the time stop for Friday. Empty means no stop time set.
a2=”===========Market TimeStop================”	Section header for market-based stop settings.
ASIAstop=false	Disables or enables the stop during the Asian market session. (False means stop is disabled.)
EUROPEstop=false	Disables or enables the stop during the European market session. (False means stop is disabled.)
USAstop=false	Disables or enables the stop during the U.S. market session. (False means stop is disabled.)
a3=”===========AlertStop================”	Section header for alert-related stop settings.
AlerT=true	Enables alerts when the stop is triggered.
Mail=true	Enables email notifications when the stop is triggered.
Push=true	Enables push notifications when the stop is triggered.
a4=”===========Time Offset GMT================”	Section header for GMT time offset settings.
GMTOffset=0	Sets the GMT offset for the local time zone. (0 means GMT time.)
TokioGMT=9	Specifies the GMT offset for Tokyo. (+9 GMT)
SydneyGMT=11	Specifies the GMT offset for Sydney. (+11 GMT)
LondonGMT=0	Specifies the GMT offset for London. (0 GMT)
NewYorkGMT=-5	Specifies the GMT offset for New York. (-5 GMT)
AsiaSessionTimeStart=”00:00″	Specifies the start time of the Asian session (00:00 GMT).
AsiaSessionTimeEnd=”09:00″	Specifies the end time of the Asian session (09:00 GMT).
EuropeSessionTimeStart=”06:00″	Specifies the start time of the European session (06:00 GMT).
EuropeSessionTimeEnd=”15:00″	Specifies the end time of the European session (15:00 GMT).
AmericaSessionTimeStart=”13:00″	Specifies the start time of the American session (13:00 GMT).
AmericaSessionTimeEnd=”22:00″	Specifies the end time of the American session (22:00 GMT).

FAQ

Changelog

Version 22.1 2021.12.29

ChartRedraw

Version 21.999 2021.11.16

Update for Last MT

Version 21.965 2021.11.15

Обновление для новой версии терминала

Version 15.965 2015.11.06

Added options:

Block amendment GMT
GMT Offset = 0; - Amend GMT time;
TokioGMT = 9; - Amend Tokyo time relative to GMT;
SydneyGMT = 11 - Amend Sydney time relative to GMT;
LondonGMT = 0; - Amend London time relative to GMT;
NewYork = -5; - Amend NY time relative to GMT;

Block Notices for Trading Sessions
ASIAstop = false; - AlertNotificationPush at the beginning of the Asian session;
EUROPEstop = false; - AlertNotificationPush at the beginning of the European session;
USAstop = false; - AlertNotificationPush at the beginning of the American session;

Block notifications appointed time
TimeSecondsToStop = 300; - number of seconds for the AlertPush trade appointed time
MondayTimeStop = ""; - Set Monday time
TuesdayTimeStop = "";
WednesdayTimeStop = "";
ThursdayTimeStop = "";
FridayTimeStop = "";
An example of the work at the appointed time:
Hh: mm, for example, to put AlertPush at 12:30 and 15:45, enter 12: 30,15: 45, then from 12:30 until 12:35 (TimeSecondsToStop - the time in seconds), there will be a sound AlertPush on start and end time, and beginning from 15:45, there will be an AlertPush at the start and end time.

Block notifications:
AlerT = true; - Issue an alert on the screen;
Mail = true; - Send a message;
Push = true; - Send a PUSH to the phone.

Version 14.929 2014.09.30

Time doesn't stop when the panel is minimized.

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Александър Атанасов

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Александър Атанасов Отличный индикатор!!! Спасибо! Автор, добавьте, пожалуйста, коррекция Daylight Saving Time. А то приходится 2 раза в год вручную менять оффсет для Лондона и Нью Йорка.

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ROBERT EDWARD BIRD 2023.08.22 00:53 Locks up the chart. Description is good and the idea but....... Not sure why but it locks my mt4

cvb7725

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cvb7725 удобен и полезен

sergioBat

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sergioBat I just found this nice tool a few days ago. it looks awesome and works perfectly. Great for newbies like me to have session times info right on the charts. Thank you very much for your work and for making it free. I am looking forward to buying your trading pad as soon as I have some profits. I think partial close is essential and should already be much simpler in the mt software, but then I saw that you can do it with the trading pad, so I am going for it asap. Good luck to you and be safe. may peace come soon to Ukraine.