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Configuring Broker and Market Time Zone Labels on a Chart

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Summary

This document explains configuration options for a chart overlay that displays broker time alongside five adjustable time zones. The broker server time is fixed, while the other zones can be changed. Users can rename the labels, hide zones they do not need, and position the display on the chart. A London and New York offset example illustrates that displayed zones may differ from broker time.

The remaining guidance concerns layout: the vertical offset may need adjustment when zones are hidden or shown, and a font setting controls bold labels. These details can help traders orient chart times to market sessions, but the document does not explain time-zone conversion rules, daylight-saving behavior, supported offset formats, or any trading method based on the display. It is a brief usage note, with no evidence about strategy performance or market impact.

Key ideas

  • The overlay displays broker server time and up to five configurable time zones.
  • Broker time is fixed, while the other zones and their labels can be changed.
  • Unneeded zones can be hidden, and the display position can be adjusted.
  • The instructions do not cover daylight-saving rules or trading signals.

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