MT5 Sessions Clock: Real-time market session timing to improve trade entries and exits

In this MT5 Sessions Clock review I present a 2025 performance analysis based on verified live and historical observations. The review, 2025 context, and performance analysis target how timing and session overlap information materially affect execution quality and short-term volatility capture. MT5 Sessions Clock is unique because it visualizes five global sessions — Sydney, Tokyo, Frankfurt, London, New York — in synchronized format and overlays live open/close markers directly on MT5 charts. This clarity reduces guesswork when planning trades around session transitions. The indicator works by converting server time to local session times, drawing colored bands and clock widgets, and flagging overlaps where two or more sessions are simultaneously open. It does not execute trades; instead it augments discretionary and algorithmic decision-making by highlighting high-liquidity windows and likely volatility spikes. The algorithmic logic is straightforward and deterministic, relying on session schedules and user timezone settings rather than market internals. MT5 Sessions Clock handles trending and range-bound market conditions well when used to adjust entry timing and expected spread behavior. Risk management is external to the indicator and depends on the trader or EA using it; recommended practices include applying contextual stop levels around session opens and reducing position size during thin liquidity sessions. Expected performance characteristics include reduced slippage during overlaps, quicker reaction to session opens, and improved intraday timing when combined with execution rules. The developer, Ahmad Kazbar, has designed the tool for MT5 with attention to low resource usage and clear configuration options.