Trading from Lebanon: what is different
Since the banking crisis that began in 2019, much of Lebanon's economy has run on US dollars held outside the banks. An account that is held in dollars and funded and withdrawn in USDT does not depend on a local bank transfer at any point.
Lebanon is on UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer, changing its clocks close to when Europe does. In practice the London session opens at 10:00 Beirut time and New York at 15:00 for most of the year.
The working week is Monday to Friday, the same as the market, so every trading day is a working day.
Forex market hours in Lebanon
The forex market is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, passing from Asia to Europe to North America. These are the main sessions converted to local time in Lebanon.
| Session | Local time, Nov–Mar | Local time, Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo session | 02:00–11:00 | 03:00–12:00 |
| London session | 10:00–19:00 | 10:00–19:00 |
| New York session | 15:00–00:00 | 15:00–00:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 15:00–19:00 | 15:00–19:00 |
| Weekly open | Monday 00:00 | Monday 00:00 |
| Weekly close | Saturday 00:00 | Saturday 00:00 |
The busiest hours for the major pairs and gold are usually the London–New York overlap. Spreads tend to be widest around the daily rollover and in the first hour after the weekly open.
Markets to watch from Lebanon
- XAU/USD (gold) — a traditional store of value, priced in dollars.
- EUR/USD and GBP/USD — from 10:00 Beirut time.
- US indices — from the US stock-market open at 16:30 Beirut time.
- Crypto CFDs — Bitcoin and other coins, traded without holding the coins.
Accounts and funding
| Account | Minimum deposit | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100 | From 1.0 pips | None |
| Pro | $1,000 | From 0.6 pips | None |
| Raw ECN | $5,000 | From 0.0 pips | $7 per lot |
Accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) or Tron (TRC20). There is no Lebanese pound conversion inside your account; any conversion happens wherever you buy or sell USDT. Identity verification is completed once, before your first withdrawal.
Regulation and your responsibility
AlphaFX Pro is an international broker and is not licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). Our registration in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in progress. We do not provide investment advice or a local office in Lebanon.
Before opening an account, make sure the law in Lebanon allows you to trade CFDs with a broker based outside the country, and check any rules on moving money abroad. If you are not sure, ask us before you deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fund my account without a Lebanese bank?
Yes. Deposits and withdrawals are made in USDT on the BEP20 or TRC20 networks, so no bank transfer is involved.
What time does forex open in Beirut?
The week opens on Monday at 00:00 Beirut time, all year: Lebanon's clock changes broadly track the US and European ones.
What is the minimum deposit from Lebanon?
The Standard account opens from $100, funded in USDT. Pro starts at $1,000 and Raw ECN at $5,000.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This page is general information, not investment advice. Read the Risk Disclosure.