MT4 Server Time vs Actual Time vs Testing Time

I will start by saying that I am having a severe blonde moment … so apologies if this is a silly question:

I have created a strategy in SQ using Dukascopy data that I have downloaded via the SQ Tick Data Downloader.

Within SQ – I have limit the time range of trading between 21:00 to 23:00 (9pm to 11pm).

I now want to run my EA on a Pepperstone MT4 demo account which has server time of: GMT +3. (current UK time +2)

Once my EA is attached to the MT4 chart – What time range should I select for it to be the same as the time range used in SQ?

Thanks .. and again sorry as I know it’s not a good start .. 

Vabsie ..

Dukascopy data is GMT. So your trading limit is 21:00 to 23:00 GMT.

Pepperstone is GMT +3, so set you trading limit time 00:00 to 02:00

Be careful if Pepperstone change their offset for daylight saving, if they do you will need to move the limits back and forth by the hour on the appropriate dates.

Thanks for your help Mikey

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