Real-Time Economic Calendar API for
Traders & Developers

Access comprehensive global economic data including GDP, inflation rates, employment figures, and central bank decisions. Updates every 5 minutes across 25 GMT timezones.

25 GMT Timezones
5 min Auto Updates
500+ Events Monthly

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Why Economic Data Matters for Traders and Developers

Economic data is the backbone of financial markets, driving volatility and creating trading opportunities across forex, stocks, commodities, and crypto markets. The release of key economic indicators like Non-Farm Payrolls, GDP, inflation rates, and central bank decisions can cause significant price movements within seconds.

Our Economic Calendar API provides developers and traders with real-time access to comprehensive economic data from major economies worldwide. Whether you're building algorithmic trading systems, financial dashboards, or conducting macroeconomic research, having reliable, structured economic calendar data is essential for making informed decisions.

25+
GMT Timezones Supported
5 min
Auto-Update Interval
500+
Events Monthly

Why Choose Economic Calendar API?

Comprehensive, reliable, and developer-friendly access to the world's most important economic indicators.

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Comprehensive Economic Data

Trade balance, GDP, inflation rates, employment figures, and central bank decisions from major economies worldwide.

Real-Time Updates

Auto-scraping every 5 minutes with automatic data refresh cycles across 25 GMT timezones (GMT-12 to GMT+12).

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Multi-Timezone Support

Automatic timezone conversion for global markets. Filter events by country, volatility, and date range.

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Volatility Classification

Pre-classified volatility levels (NONE/LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH) to prioritize market-moving events for your strategy.

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Rich Metadata Structure

25+ fields per event including actual vs consensus, historical data, deviation analysis, and performance indicators.

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Historical Analysis

Access to previous values, revisions, and historical performance data for trend analysis and backtesting.

Simple, Powerful API

Four core endpoints give you complete access to economic calendar data with flexible filtering options.

GET /calendar

Retrieve economic calendar data with comprehensive filtering by country, volatility, date range, and timezone.

  • • Filter by country code, volatility, date range
  • • Multi-timezone support
  • • Limit results up to 500 events

GET /calendar/{id}

Get specific economic event by unique identifier with all metadata and historical context.

GET /country

Retrieve all supported countries with their ISO country codes for easy filtering.

GET /timezone

Get all supported GMT timezones (GMT-12 to GMT+12) for accurate data conversion.

Get Started in Minutes

Clean code examples in multiple languages. Try it live in our playground.

cURL Request

bash
curl --request GET \
  --url 'https://economic-calendar-api.p.rapidapi.com/calendar?countryCode=US&volatility=HIGH&limit=10' \
  --header 'X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  --header 'X-RapidAPI-Host: economic-calendar-api.p.rapidapi.com'

JavaScript (Node.js)

javascript
const axios = require('axios');

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://economic-calendar-api.p.rapidapi.com/calendar',
  params: {countryCode: 'US', volatility: 'HIGH', limit: 10},
  headers: {
    'X-RapidAPI-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
    'X-RapidAPI-Host': 'economic-calendar-api.p.rapidapi.com'
  }
};

axios.request(options).then(function (response) {
  console.log(response.data);
}).catch(function (error) {
  console.error(error);
});

Python

python
import requests

url = "https://economic-calendar-api.p.rapidapi.com/calendar"

querystring = {"countryCode":"US","volatility":"HIGH","limit":"10"}

headers = {
  "X-RapidAPI-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
  "X-RapidAPI-Host": "economic-calendar-api.p.rapidapi.com"
}

response = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params=querystring)

print(response.json())
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Built for Every Need

Whether you're building trading systems, dashboards, or research tools.

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Algorithmic Trading Systems

Automatically trigger trades based on economic releases with event-driven strategies.

  • Pre-event positioning for high-volatility announcements
  • Cross-asset analysis with forex, equity, and commodities
  • Automated volatility trading strategies
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Financial Dashboards & Analytics

Real-time monitoring and historical analysis for trading desks and portfolio management.

  • Live economic calendar displays
  • Backtesting strategies against event outcomes
  • Performance attribution and risk management
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Macroeconomic Research

Building predictive models and tracking central bank decisions for policy analysis.

  • Economic forecasting with historical data
  • Regional comparisons across countries
  • Sector-specific industry analysis
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Investment Decision Making

Fundamental analysis and asset allocation based on comprehensive economic indicators.

  • Incorporating data into investment research
  • Timing strategies around economic releases
  • Multi-asset investment coordination

Quick Integration Guide

Get started with our economic calendar API in minutes with comprehensive documentation and examples.

1️⃣ Sign Up & Get API Key

Create a free RapidAPI account and subscribe to our Economic Calendar API. Get your API key instantly - no credit card required for the free tier.

2️⃣ Choose Your Language

We support all programming languages via HTTP/HTTPS. Download code examples for Python, JavaScript, Node.js, cURL, PHP, and more.

3️⃣ Make Your First Request

Query economic events by country, volatility level, or date range. Test in our interactive playground before integrating.

4️⃣ Build Your Application

Integrate economic data into trading bots, alerts, dashboards, or research tools. Access updates every 5 minutes automatically.

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Compatible with Leading Trading Platforms

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Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free and scale as you grow. No hidden fees.

Free Tier

$0 /month
  • Access to all economic data
  • Basic rate limits
  • 5-minute auto-updates
  • All timezones supported
  • Standard support
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$5 /month
  • Everything in Free
  • Enhanced rate limits
  • Priority updates
  • Historical data access
  • Advanced filtering
  • Email support
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Enterprise

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  • Unlimited requests
  • Dedicated infrastructure
  • Custom endpoints
  • SLA guarantee
  • Priority support
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Rich, Structured Data

Every event includes 25+ fields for comprehensive analysis and integration.

Example Response

{
  "id": "123456",
  "eventId": "event_789",
  "name": "Non-Farm Payrolls",
  "countryCode": "US",
  "currencyCode": "USD",
  "dateUtc": "2024-01-15T13:30:00.000Z",
  "volatility": "HIGH",
  "actual": "216K",
  "consensus": "200K",
  "previous": "199K",
  "unit": "Jobs",
  "isBetterThanExpected": true
}

Key Fields

  • • Volatility classification
  • • Actual vs consensus values
  • • Historical data tracking
  • • Deviation analysis

Analysis Tools

  • • Better/worse than expected
  • • Ratio deviation calculations
  • • Historical performance data
  • • Event type flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

What data sources do you use?

Our data is sourced from Our Database with official government and central bank releases from major economies worldwide.

How often is data updated?

We provide real-time updates with auto-scraping every 5 minutes across all 25 supported GMT timezones.

What timezone formats are supported?

We support GMT-12 to GMT+12 timezones with automatic conversion. Data is provided in UTC format with timezone conversion capabilities.

Is there a free tier?

Yes! We offer a free tier with access to all economic data, though with basic rate limits. Upgrade to Pro for enhanced limits starting at just $5/month.

How do I get started?

Simply click "Try Free" to access our RapidAPI playground. Sign up for a free RapidAPI account and start making requests immediately.

What programming languages are supported?

Any language that can make HTTP requests! We provide examples for cURL, JavaScript, Python, and more. The API returns standard JSON responses.