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MT4 Server Time vs Actual Time vs Testing Time

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9 years ago #112598

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 ..

9 years ago #126375

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.

9 years ago #126377

Thanks for your help Mikey

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