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Free MetaTrader Server Time Converter

A free MetaTrader server time converter, no login required. Enter a broker server time and its UTC offset to convert it to UTC and your own local time — useful for reading MT4/MT5 trade history, candles and session timing correctly.

Inputs

24-hour, HH:MM.

hours

e.g. 2 or 3 (often GMT+2/+3).

UTC time

13:30

GMT / Zulu

Your local time

14:30

Europe/London

Server time

16:30

UTC+3

Broker offset

UTC+3

MetaTrader stores trade and candle times in the broker’s server timezone. Converting to UTC and your local time makes it easy to line up trades, candles and sessions. Offsets shift with daylight saving.

How it works

Broker server time is the timezone MetaTrader uses internally. To convert a server time to UTC, subtract the server's UTC offset; to get your local time, the tool then applies your selected timezone.

This makes it easy to interpret a trade's open/close time, align candles, or check which session was active when a trade happened.

Example calculation

  • Server time 16:30 · broker offset GMT+3.
  • UTC = 13:30. Your local time is shown for the timezone you pick.

Frequently asked

Why does MetaTrader server time matter?

MT4/MT5 timestamps and the daily candle close use the broker's server time, which is often not your local time or UTC. Converting it helps you line up trades, news and sessions correctly.

How do I find my broker's UTC offset?

It is usually listed in your broker's specifications or support pages (for example GMT+2 / GMT+3 with daylight saving). Enter that offset and the tool does the rest.

Is it free?

Yes — free, no login, nothing stored. The conversion runs in your browser.

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This free tool is for educational and analytical purposes only. It does not provide trading signals, investment advice, financial recommendations, broker services or trade execution. Calculations are estimates based on the values you enter; simulations show scenario ranges only and do not predict future results or guarantee any outcome.