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NYMEX WTI Crude × ICE Brent Crude: Trading Hours Compared
Joint windows, single-leg hours, and 2026 mismatched holidays for WTI Crude (NYMEX CL) and Brent Crude (ICE B), on a typical trading day (UTC).
Latest relevant source check 2026-10-20 · sources on each product page · Verify against official exchange notices before trading
Joint trading windows (typical day)
NYMEX WTI Crude
ICE Brent Crude
Both open
Both open (UTC): 01:00–22:00
NYMEX WTI Crude
ICE Brent Crude
Both open
Both open (UTC): 00:00–21:00
Axis is UTC 00:00–24:00 on a Tuesday–Friday day; Monday opens, Friday closes and holiday eves follow each exchange's notice.
Each leg in its own time
| WTI Crude (NYMEX CL) | 17:00 (prev day)–16:00（US Central Time） |
|---|---|
| Brent Crude (ICE B) | 23:00 (prev day)–23:00 · 01:00–23:00（London time） |
2026 mismatched holidays (one-sided days)
- NYMEX WTI Crude closed, ICE Brent Crude trading: 0 days
- ICE Brent Crude closed, NYMEX WTI Crude trading: 2 days · longest stretch 2027-01-01
FAQ
- When are NYMEX WTI Crude and ICE Brent Crude open at the same time?
- On a typical trading day (UTC) the joint windows are 01:00–22:00 in winter (00:00–21:00 in summer), about 21h in total.
- Does daylight saving change the NYMEX WTI Crude–ICE Brent Crude overlap?
- The joint windows differ between the two seasonal scenarios. See the exact endpoints and durations above; they do not necessarily shift by one hour. The two typical scenarios do not represent US/UK transition gaps or temporary exchange schedules. Check dated exchange notices; where a date query is available, check its coverage.