Stock Exchange Trading Hours Around the World
If you trade stocks internationally or follow global markets, knowing when exchanges open and close is essential. Here's a practical guide to the trading hours of the world's major stock exchanges.
Major Exchange Trading Hours
| Exchange | City | Local Hours (Regular) | UTC (Winter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYSE | New York | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST | 14:30 – 21:00 |
| NASDAQ | New York | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST | 14:30 – 21:00 |
| LSE | London | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM GMT | 08:00 – 16:30 |
| TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange) | Tokyo | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM JST | 00:00 – 06:00 |
| SSE (Shanghai Stock Exchange) | Shanghai | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM CST | 01:30 – 07:00 |
| HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange) | Hong Kong | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM HKT | 01:30 – 08:00 |
| Euronext | Amsterdam/Paris | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM CET | 08:00 – 16:30 |
| BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) | Mumbai | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM IST | 03:45 – 10:00 |
| ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) | Sydney | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM AEST | 00:00 – 04:00 |
| JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) | Johannesburg | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SAST | 07:00 – 13:00 |
Why Overlap Matters
The most volatile trading periods often happen when two major markets are open simultaneously. The biggest overlap is between London and New York — roughly 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM GMT), when both the LSE and NYSE are trading.
This overlap accounts for a disproportionate share of daily trading volume. If you're day trading or watching for price movements, this is the window to pay attention to.
Pre-Market and After-Hours Trading
Most exchanges offer extended trading hours beyond the regular session:
- NYSE/NASDAQ: Pre-market 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM EST, After-hours 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
- LSE: Pre-trading 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM GMT, Post-trading 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM GMT
- TSE: Pre-market 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM JST
Extended hours typically have lower liquidity and wider spreads, so they're riskier for casual traders.
Holidays and Closures
Each exchange has its own holiday calendar. The NYSE closes for US federal holidays. The LSE closes for UK bank holidays. The TSE closes for Japanese national holidays.
This means that on any given day, some markets may be closed while others are open. If you need to know whether a specific exchange is trading today, check the exchange's official website for their holiday schedule.
Daylight Saving Complications
Not all countries observe DST, and those that do don't always switch on the same dates. This means the UTC offset for trading hours changes throughout the year.
For example, when the US "springs forward" in March but the UK hasn't switched yet, the NYSE opens at 13:30 UTC instead of the usual 14:30 UTC. It's a small difference, but for active traders, an hour matters.
Our time tool shows the current time in any city — useful for checking whether a market is currently open.