Discover the crucial times when global stock markets open and close. Join us for expert guidance. Stay ahead in trading with our insights.
The local stock market would have most likely been closed if you tried to buy a stock using a trading app and your order was listed as "scheduled".
The time when the markets open and close is always important to know. Who knows, you could need to rapidly sell an equity stake one day to free up some cash.
Another scenario is when you are caught off guard and asked when the markets open. We've all been there when it comes to responding to inquiries on stocks and shares, so don't stress!
Whatever begets your curiousity, we can be of assistance. The opening and closing timess for each major stock market (any with a market cap north of $500 billion) are shown here.
Europe
Location | Stock Market | Time Zone | Open/Close | Lunch Break |
London, UK | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | BST | Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:02 pm and 4:30 pm | Yes 12:00 pm to 12:02 pm |
Frankfurt, Germany | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSX) | CEST | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | No |
Amsterdam, Netherlands | Euronext, Amsterdam Stock Exchange | CEST | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | No |
Zurich, Switzerland | Swiss Exchange (SIX) | CEST | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:20 pm | No |
Stockholm, Sweden | Nasdaq Stockholm | CEST | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:25 pm | No |
Madrid, Spain | Bolsa de Madrid (BME) | CEST | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | No |
Paris, France | Euronext Paris Stock Exchange | CEST | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm | No |
Copenhagen, Denmark | Nasdaq Copenhagen (OMXC) | CEST | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:55 pm | No |
North America
Location | Stock Market | Time Zone | Open/Close | Lunch Break |
New York, US | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | EDT | Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm | No |
New York, US | Nasdaq Stock Market | EDT | Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm | No |
Toronto, Canada | Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) | EDT | Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm | No |
South America
Location | Stock Market | Time Zone | Open/Close | Lunch Break |
São Paulo, Brazil | B3 S.A. | BRT | Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:45 pm | No |
Asia
Location | Stock Market | Time Zone | Open/Close | Lunch Break |
Shanghai, China | Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) | CST | Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 11:30 pm and 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm | Yes 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo Stock Exchange | JST | Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 11:30 pm and 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm | Yes 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Shenzhen, China | Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) | CST | Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm and 2:57 pm | Yes 11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Central District, Hong Kong | Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) | HKT | Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm | Yes 12:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Saudi Stock Exchange | AST | Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am to 3:20 pm | No |
Mumbai, India | BSE Limited | IST | Monday to Friday 9:15 am to 3:30 pm | No |
Seoul, South Korea | Korea Exchange (KRX) | KST | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm | No |
Taipei, Taiwan | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) | CST | Monday to Friday 9:15 am to 1:30 pm | No |
Singapore | Singapore Exchange (SGX) | GMT (+8) | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Yes 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm |
Jakarta, Indonesia | Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) | WIB | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | Yes 11:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Tehran, Iran | Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) | IRST | Saturday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm | No |
Australia
Location | Stock Market | Time Zone | Open/Close | Lunch Break |
Sydney, Australia | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | AEST | Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | No |
Africa
Location | Stock Market | Time Zone | Open/Close | Lunch Break |
Johannesburg, South Africa | Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) | SAST | Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | No |
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