ICT New York Kill Zone Explained

What is New York Kill Zone in ICT?

A time window emphasized in ICT teaching for potential New York-session setups.

Definition of New York Kill Zone

A defined New York morning period; commonly cited window is about 7:00–10:00 a.m. New York time, with model-specific variations.

How to identify New York Kill Zone

Use New York local time; check DST; identify scheduled economic releases and the model's precise window.

Bullish New York Kill Zone example

price raids a morning low and displaces higher.

Bearish New York Kill Zone example

price raids a morning high and displaces lower.

New York Kill Zone chart examples

Practical trading example

Mark overnight high/low; during the NY window, wait for a liquidity run and structure confirmation before considering an entry.

Common mistakes and important notes

Different ICT models use different New York windows, including the Silver Bullet hour. Avoid treating all windows as interchangeable.

Related ICT concepts

Part of Time and Trading Sessions. New to ICT? Start with the beginner guide.