Timeframe (กรอบเวลา)

A timeframe tells you how much time one candle or bar on a chart covers. Each candle shows the open, high, low and close price for that period.

Common timeframes

• M15: each candle = 15 minutes
• H1: each candle = 1 hour
• H4: each candle = 4 hours
• D1: each candle = 1 day

The letter shows the unit (M = minutes, H = hours, D = day) and the number shows how many of that unit.

A simple example

Imagine EURUSD moves over one hour. On an H1 chart, that hour is one candle. On an M15 chart, the same hour is four candles (4 × 15 minutes = 60 minutes). On an H4 chart, that hour is only a small part of one candle, because one H4 candle covers 4 hours.

So the price is the same, but the chart looks different. Lower timeframes (like M15) show more detail and more small moves. Higher timeframes (like H4 and D1) show fewer candles and give a wider view of the overall direction.

Why it matters

The timeframe you choose affects what you see, how often signals appear and how long a trade may last. A common beginner mistake is looking at only one timeframe and getting confused when another one seems to show the opposite direction. Checking a higher timeframe first, then a lower one, helps you see the bigger picture. Also remember that no timeframe is "best" for everyone; it depends on your style and how much time you have.