# Working Hours

The "Working Hours" feature allows scheduling algorithm operating times based on either a general "Weekly" scheme or individually configuring schedules for each day of the week separately — "Daily".

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### Schedule Type

Choose the algorithm's operating scheme.

#### Weekly

Created schedule applies to all selected days of the week.

**How it works:** Configure one schedule (for example, from 09:00 to 23:00), and it will apply identically to all marked days of the week.

**Application:** Convenient when the algorithm should operate on the same schedule every day.

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#### Daily

Allows individually configuring schedules for each day separately.

**How it works:** For each day of the week, you can set its own operating time interval.

**Application:** Use when different operating times are required on different days of the week (for example, shorter hours on weekends).

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### Days of Week

Select the days of the week to which the scheme will apply.

**Available options:**

* Sun (Sunday)
* Mon (Monday)
* Tue (Tuesday)
* Wed (Wednesday)
* Thu (Thursday)
* Fri (Friday)
* Sat (Saturday)

**With "Weekly" scheme:** Mark the needed days of the week — the schedule will apply to all selected days.

**With "Daily" scheme:** Configure operating time for each day individually.

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### Hours

Specify the algorithm's operating time interval.

**Parameters:**

* **From** — start time (for example, 09:00)
* **To** — end time (for example, 23:00)

**Adding intervals:** Click the **+** button to add an additional time interval for the same day.

**Removing intervals:** Click the **🗑️** (trash) button to remove an interval.

**Application:** You can set multiple intervals for one day if the algorithm should operate with breaks.

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### Usage Examples

#### Example 1: Weekday Operation

**Settings:**

* **Schedule type:** Weekly
* **Days of week:** Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
* **Hours:** From 09:00 To 18:00

**Result:** Algorithm operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 18:00. Does not operate on weekends.

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#### Example 2: Different Times on Weekdays and Weekends

**Settings:**

* **Schedule type:** Daily
* **Monday-Friday:** From 09:00 To 23:00
* **Saturday:** From 10:00 To 20:00
* **Sunday:** From 12:00 To 18:00

**Result:** Algorithm operates on different schedules depending on the day of the week.

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#### Example 3: Operation with Breaks

**Settings:**

* **Schedule type:** Weekly
* **Days of week:** All days
* **Interval 1:** From 09:00 To 12:00
* **Interval 2:** From 14:00 To 18:00

**Result:** Algorithm operates in the morning (9:00-12:00) and after lunch (14:00-18:00), with a break from 12:00 to 14:00.

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### Why Working Hours are Needed

**Trading Optimization:** Operate only during high liquidity hours or when you can monitor the algorithm.

**Avoiding Undesirable Periods:** Disable the algorithm during periods of low market activity, weekends, or exchange maintenance times.

**Flexible Planning:** Configure different schedules for different days of the week depending on market conditions or personal schedule.


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