Time Left Candle

TimeLeftCandle – Countdown Clock for Candles in MT5

Overview
TimeLeftCandle is an indicator for MetaTrader 5 that displays in real time the remaining time until the current chart candle closes. Its design is minimalist, clear, and movable, adapting to any type of chart and trading style. Ideal for traders who need to precisely track candle closing times and make timely decisions.

Main Advantages

• Clear and precise display: A digital-style counter to know exactly how much time is left before the candle closes.

• Minimalist and customizable design: You can move and customize it to your liking without cluttering the chart.

• Full compatibility: Works on any MT5 symbol and timeframe, including minute, hour, day, and month candles.

• Automatic color adjustment: Adapts text color based on the chart background to ensure maximum visibility.

• Low resource usage: Optimized to avoid impacting terminal performance.

Input Parameters

• InpCorner – Chart corner where the clock will be displayed (top/bottom left or right).

• InpX – Horizontal offset from the chosen corner (in pixels).

• InpY – Vertical offset from the chosen corner (in pixels).

• InpFont – Font type for the counter text.

• InpBold – Enable/disable bold text style.

• InpFontSize – Font size.

• InpShowHours – Show hours format (HH:MM:SS) or only minutes and seconds (MM:SS).

• InpLock – Lock position to prevent accidental movement.

• InpPrefix – Text or symbol that appears before the counter (e.g., ⏱).

• InpAutoColor – Enable automatic color detection based on the chart background.

• InpTextColor – Manual text color (when AutoColor is disabled).

Ideal for

• Scalpers and day traders who rely on precise candle closing times.

• Swing traders who want to confirm closing patterns before entering or exiting trades.

• Any trader who values precision and visual clarity in technical analysis.