Silver Bullet Time Calculator
Free Silver bullet time Calculator for ict & smc tools. Enter your numbers to see returns, costs, and optimized scenarios instantly.
Formula
Local Time = EST Time + (UTC Offset + 5) | London SB: 3-4 AM EST | NY AM SB: 10-11 AM EST | NY PM SB: 2-3 PM EST
Silver Bullet windows are defined in Eastern Standard Time (EST = UTC-5). To convert to your local time, add the difference between your UTC offset and EST. For example, if you are UTC+2, add 7 hours (2 - (-5) = 7) to each EST time. The three windows represent institutional order flow periods with the highest probability of FVG formation.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Silver Bullet Times for UTC+3 (Dubai)
Problem: A trader in Dubai (UTC+3) wants to know all Silver Bullet windows in local time.
Solution: EST to Dubai = EST + 8 hours\nLondon SB: 3-4 AM EST = 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dubai\nNY AM SB: 10-11 AM EST = 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dubai\nNY PM SB: 2-3 PM EST = 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Dubai
Result: London: 11AM-12PM | NY AM: 6-7PM | NY PM: 10-11PM (Dubai time)
Example 2: Silver Bullet Times for UTC+8 (Singapore)
Problem: A trader in Singapore (UTC+8) wants to know the trading windows.
Solution: EST to Singapore = EST + 13 hours\nLondon SB: 3-4 AM EST = 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM SGT\nNY AM SB: 10-11 AM EST = 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM SGT\nNY PM SB: 2-3 PM EST = 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM SGT (+1 day)
Result: London: 4-5PM | NY AM: 11PM-12AM | NY PM: 3-4AM+1 (Singapore)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICT Silver Bullet trading strategy?
The ICT Silver Bullet is a time-based trading strategy developed by the Inner Circle Trader (Michael J. Huddleston) that identifies three specific one-hour windows during the trading day when high-probability setups occur. These windows are the London Silver Bullet (3-4 AM EST), the New York AM Silver Bullet (10-11 AM EST), and the New York PM Silver Bullet (2-3 PM EST). During these windows, traders look for Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) that form on the 1-minute to 5-minute timeframes as price displaces from one level to another. The strategy is focused on precision timing and requires traders to wait for price to return to the FVG for entry.
How do you trade the London Silver Bullet?
The London Silver Bullet occurs between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM EST, which aligns with the London open killzone. To trade it, first determine your higher timeframe bias (daily or 4-hour chart direction). Then during the 3-4 AM EST window, watch for a displacement move on the 1-minute or 5-minute chart that creates a Fair Value Gap. Wait for price to retrace back into the FVG and enter in the direction of your bias. Place your stop loss beyond the FVG or the recent swing point. Target the next liquidity pool or key level. This setup works because institutional traders are opening positions at the London open, creating predictable price displacement and inefficiencies.
What makes the NY AM Silver Bullet (10-11 AM EST) significant?
The New York AM Silver Bullet from 10-11 AM EST is significant because it coincides with the London close killzone and often produces the day's reversal or continuation setup. By 10 AM EST, the daily range has partially developed, the London session high or low has likely been established, and major US economic data releases have already been absorbed. During this window, institutional traders often rebalance positions as London traders close out. Price frequently sweeps a liquidity level and then displaces, creating a Fair Value Gap on lower timeframes. This Silver Bullet window has some of the cleanest setups because the market has established its directional bias.
When should you avoid trading the Silver Bullet strategy?
Avoid trading the Silver Bullet strategy during major news events like FOMC rate decisions, Non-Farm Payrolls, or CPI releases, as these create unpredictable volatility that invalidates the typical algorithmic patterns the strategy relies on. Also avoid Silver Bullets on Mondays (market is establishing the weekly range) and Fridays (position squaring and lower liquidity). Days with no clear higher timeframe bias should be skipped entirely. If the Silver Bullet window has already passed without a setup forming, do not chase trades after the window closes. The discipline to trade only within these specific one-hour windows and skip days without setups is essential for the strategy's effectiveness.
Can the Silver Bullet strategy be used on markets other than forex?
Yes, the Silver Bullet strategy can be applied to other markets including stock indices (ES, NQ, YM), commodities, and even cryptocurrencies, though with modifications. For stock indices, the NY AM and NY PM Silver Bullets are most effective since these markets follow US trading hours. The London Silver Bullet is less relevant for equity indices but works well for forex and gold. For crypto, which trades 24/7, the strategy still works during forex session times because institutional crypto trading follows similar time patterns. The key principle — looking for FVG formation during specific one-hour windows — remains the same across all markets. Always backtest on your specific instrument before trading live.
What is the best time to trade forex?
The forex market operates 24 hours on weekdays across four sessions: Sydney, Tokyo, London, and New York. The highest liquidity and tightest spreads occur during session overlaps, especially London-New York (8:00-12:00 EST). Avoid trading during low-liquidity periods when spreads widen.