ICT Kill Zones Panel

ICT Kill Zones Panel - Clean & Simple Trading Sessions Indicator

A simple, objective indicator to identify ICT Kill Zones with real-time status and smart visual highlighting based on New York timezone.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT:

Traditional indicators clutter charts with dozens of colored boxes from past sessions. This tool provides a clean alternative:
- Real-time information panel showing current active session
- Smart dual-transparency painting: ACTIVE session displays stronger (more visible), historical sessions display softer (less clutter)
- Accurate session timing: Only shows active when session is actually happening
- Mobile-optimized size for phone trading
- Professional interface that doesn't interfere with price action

FEATURES:

- Real-Time Detection: Panel uses actual NYC time (timenow) to show which session is active NOW
- Precise Timing: Sessions activate ONLY during their specific time windows - all zones show inactive outside trading hours
- Smart Visual System: Currently active session has stronger background color, past sessions are softer
- Color Synchronization: Active session color in panel matches chart background color automatically
- Clean Highlighting: Optional background painting with adjustable transparency levels
- Full Customization: 9 panel positions, 4 sizes (Mobile/Small/Normal/Large), fully customizable colors
- All Sessions: Asian (20:00-01:00), London (02:00-05:00), NY AM (08:00-11:00), London Close (10:00-12:00), NY PM (13:00-16:00)

KILL ZONE SCHEDULE (NYC TIME):

1. Asian: 20:00 - 01:00 (5 hours)
2. INACTIVE: 01:00 - 02:00
3. London: 02:00 - 05:00 (3 hours)
4. INACTIVE: 05:00 - 08:00
5. NY AM: 08:00 - 11:00 (3 hours) - overlaps with London Close
6. London Close: 10:00 - 12:00 (2 hours) - overlaps with NY AM
7. INACTIVE: 12:00 - 13:00
8. NY PM: 13:00 - 16:00 (3 hours)
9. INACTIVE: 16:00 - 20:00

During INACTIVE periods, all sessions show as inactive in the panel.

COLOR SYSTEM:

ALL COLORS ARE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE:
- Each Kill Zone has its own color setting (Asian, London, NY AM, London Close, NY PM)
- Default colors shown in screenshots are just examples
- Active session in panel: displays with its assigned color (e.g., green for NY AM by default)
- Same color appears on chart background with adjustable transparency
- Inactive sessions in panel: display with gray (also customizable)
- Panel background and text colors: fully customizable
- Choose colors that match your chart theme

The green color shown for active sessions in examples is the DEFAULT color for NY AM - you can change it to any color you prefer.

TRANSPARENCY SYSTEM EXPLAINED:

ACTIVE SESSION (happening right now):
- Default 70% transparency = STRONGER/MORE VISIBLE background
- Instantly shows which Kill Zone is unfolding
- Panel row highlights with the session's assigned color
- Chart background displays same color stronger

HISTORICAL SESSIONS (already passed):
- Default 90% transparency = SOFTER/LESS VISIBLE background
- Provides context without visual clutter
- Panel rows show gray (inactive color)
- Both transparency levels fully adjustable in settings

MOBILE OPTIMIZED:

Select "Mobile" panel size for optimal viewing on phone screens - compact layout perfect for smaller displays.

REPAINTING BEHAVIOR:

Panel Status & Colors: Update in real-time as sessions change - panel color switches to match the new active session (intentional for current awareness)
Active Session Highlighting: Adjusts in real-time to show current session stronger on chart
Historical Background Colors: Do NOT repaint - accurately mark when sessions occurred
Session Activation: Sessions activate and deactivate precisely at their scheduled times

CUSTOMIZATION:

- Panel: 9 positions, 4 sizes including Mobile
- Colors: Individual customizable color for each Kill Zone
- Panel Colors: Customizable background, text, and inactive zone colors
- Transparency: Separate controls for active (default 70%) and historical (default 90%) sessions
- Toggle: Show/hide individual zones
- Chart Painting: On/off

HOW TO USE:

1. Add to chart - panel appears top-right
2. Active session displays with its assigned color in panel and stronger on chart
3. Panel shows all zones as inactive during non-trading hours (accurate timing)
4. Panel color automatically changes when new session begins
5. Adjust all colors in settings to match your preferences
6. Adjust transparency settings for optimal visibility
7. Use "Mobile" size for phone trading

BEST FOR:

- ICT traders timing entries during high-liquidity periods
- Smart money concepts (FVG, Order Blocks, Liquidity)
- Traders who want clean charts with essential information
- Traders needing accurate session timing without false signals
- Mobile traders needing compact, clear displays
- Traders who want to customize colors to match their chart theme

TECHNICAL:

- Works on all timeframes
- Built with Pine Script v6
- NYC timezone with automatic DST adjustment
- Precise hour-based session detection
- Lightweight and optimized
- Open source

FEEDBACK WELCOME:

All comments, critiques, and suggestions are welcome! Your input helps improve this tool for the trading community.

Created by ivrank13 for traders who value simplicity, accuracy, and clean charts.

© 2026 ivrank13. All Rights Reserved.

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