In MetaTrader 5 (MT5), the default timezone setting is the platform server timezone, not your local timezone. The platform timezone is typically set by the broker and often aligns with major market trading sessions (e.g., London, New York).
Specifically:
MetaTrader Default Timezone Setting
Timezone: Usually GMT+3 (or UTC+3), which may adjust between daylight saving time and standard time. Many platforms choose a timezone that matches periods of high trading volume and market activity.
Impact: All chart times, candlestick timestamps, historical data, etc., are displayed in the server timezone.
How to check the current timezone?
Open any chart in the MetaTrader 5 platform.
Right-click on the chart and select Properties.
In the pop-up window, switch to the "Common" tab to view the chart time settings.
How to adjust the timezone?
MetaTrader 5 does not allow users to directly modify the platform’s server timezone. If you want to view data in different timezones, you can manually add time indicators on the chart or use external tools to convert time.
How to synchronize the server timezone with your local timezone?
If you need to synchronize MetaTrader’s timezone with your local timezone, you can:
Use external tools (such as an MT5 plugin) to fetch local timezone data.
Manually convert trading times to account for the difference with your local time.
If the platform’s timezone differs from Beijing time (GMT+8), you can use a time converter to calculate the corresponding offset.
If you have any questions about timezone settings or cannot view the current timezone, please contact our customer support team.