What Timezone Does MT5 Use? How Does It Differ From Beijing Time?

MT5 uses Eastern European Time (EET) — Athens/Greece time. This timezone aligns daily candle closes with the New York market close, ensuring chart integrity for technical analysis.

Time difference from Beijing (UTC+8):

• Summer Time (DST) — Last Sunday of March to Last Sunday of October: MT5 = UTC+3, 5 hours behind Beijing
• Winter Time — Last Sunday of October to Last Sunday of March: MT5 = UTC+2, 6 hours behind Beijing