(Pakistan Standard Time – PKT)
1. What Is a Kill Zone?
A Kill Zone is the time period when two major trading sessions overlap.
During these overlaps, the market experiences:
- Highest trading volume
- Increased volatility
- Strong institutional (smart money) participation
Because of these conditions, Kill Zones are considered the best time windows for executing price action and smart money–based trading strategies.
2. Major Trading Sessions (PKT)
Global financial markets operate through three primary trading sessions. Their correct timings in Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) are shown below.
Trading Sessions Table (PKT)
| Trading Session | Start Time | End Time | Market Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian (Tokyo) | 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Low volatility, consolidation |
| London | 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | High volume, trend development |
| New York | 6:30 PM | 3:30 AM | News-driven, strong volatility |
3. Kill Zones in Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
Kill Zones occur when the trading sessions overlap. These overlaps create liquidity, which institutions use to enter large positions.
Kill Zone Timing Table (PKT)
| Kill Zone | Start Time | End Time | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia–London Overlap | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Liquidity sweep of Asian range |
| London Kill Zone | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Directional bias formation |
| 🔥 London–New York Overlap (Main Kill Zone) | 6:30 PM | 10:00 PM | Highest volume & volatility |
| New York Kill Zone | 6:30 PM | 9:30 PM | News reactions & reversals |
4. Kill Zone Market Behavior
Different Kill Zones exhibit different price behaviors. Understanding these helps traders choose the right strategy at the right time.
Kill Zone Behavior Table
| Kill Zone | Typical Price Action | Trader Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Asia–London | False breakouts, liquidity grabs | Mark Asian high & low |
| London | Strong impulsive moves | Trend continuation |
| London–NY | BOS, CHoCH, FVG, OB | High-probability entries |
| New York | Sharp moves on news | Reversals or continuation |
5. Smart Money Trading Workflow (Kill Zones)
A simple institutional-style approach during Kill Zones:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identify current trading session |
| 2 | Mark Asian session high and low |
| 3 | Wait for liquidity sweep |
| 4 | Confirm BOS or CHoCH |
| 5 | Enter from Order Block or FVG |
| 6 | Target next liquidity level |
6. Key Takeaways
- Kill Zones = Session Overlaps
- The best trading window for Pakistan traders is:
🔥 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM PKT - Avoid trading during low-volume Asian consolidation
- Always wait for confirmation, not just time
✅ Final Note for Students
Kill Zones do not guarantee profits, but they stack probabilities in your favor when combined with market structure, liquidity, and confirmation.