What are the precious metals market hours?

The precious metals markets close Friday at 5:00 p.m. EST and open Sunday at 6:00 p.m. EST.  Markets are also closed every Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST.  The spot price remains static when the market is closed.  The prices of precious metals are constantly fluctuating at all other times.