ICT Kill Zone Clock

ICT Kill Zones are specific time windows during the trading day when institutional order flow is highest and the best trading setups form. These are the times when "smart money" — banks, hedge funds, and market makers — are most active.

The four kill zones are: Asia (8 PM - 12 AM EST), London Open (2 AM - 5 AM EST), New York Open (7 AM - 10 AM EST), and London Close (10 AM - 12 PM EST). The London and New York sessions typically offer the highest volatility and cleanest price action.

Trading during kill zones helps you avoid low-volatility chop and focus on times when your edge is strongest. Many ICT concepts — like optimal trade entries, fair value gaps, and liquidity sweeps — are designed specifically for these windows.

Read our guide on ICT kill zones explained and use GrandAlgo indicators to identify setups during these high-probability windows.