Stock Exchanges Trading Hours

Stock Exchange Trading hours is the period within which the trader can sell and buy stocks. Nowadays, there are hundreds of stock exchanges in the world. They are all different according to the volume of market capitalization and performances, with several prominent players such as NASDAQ, NYSE, stock exchanges in Tokyo, London, and Hong Kong.

If you are wondering what stock market’s opening hours are, the answer is not so simple. While the foreign exchange, i.e., the Forex market is open 24 hours a day except for weekends and public holidays, the stock markets are only accessible during a specific time slot on each stock exchange.

There are also extended stock exchanges trading hours, allowing you to trade outside of regular market opening hours.

Markets such as Tokyo and Honk Kong stock exchange, close for lunchtimes. Keep in mind that even during this time, stock prices can be affected.

European Stock Exchanges Trading Hours

Stock exchange opening hours are the hours when they are open to the public and reflect the exchange market’s geographic area. Find out in the list below when the leading stock exchanges are operating.

London Stock Exchange

The largest Stock exchange in Europe, London Stock Exchange, reaches a total market capitalization of $3.23 Trillion.

Trading hours

From 7:00 am till 8:00 am — Opening Auction

From 4:40 pm until 5:15 pm — Post Close

Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Deutsche Borse Group, e.g., Frankfurt Stock Exchange, is worth $1.93 Trillion by market capitalization.

Trading Hours

8:00 am till 8:00 pm — Trading Session

Euronext Stock Exchange

Amsterdam Stock Exchange Euronext is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a market capitalization of $4.29 Trillion.

Trading hours

From 9:00 am till 5:40 pm in Europe/Amsterdam time GMT+02:00.

 

Madrid Stock Exchange

BME is located in Madrid, Spain. It’s the 46th largest exchange per market cap

Trading Hours

From 9:00 am till 5:30 pm in Europe/Madrid time GMT+02:00.

 

American and Asian Stock Exchanges Trading Hours

 

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

NYSE is located in New York, the United States. Its market capitalization reaches $21.04 Trillion.

Trading Hours

From 6:30 am till 4:00 pm — Closing Imbalance Period

From 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm — Extended Hours

Times are shown in America/New York time (GMT-04:00)

 

NASDAQ

The NASDAQ (NASDAQ), another stock exchange market in New York, US, reaches $14.65 Trillion.

Trading Hours

3:30 am – 4:00 pm — Closing Auction Freeze Period

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm — Extended Hours

Times are shown in America/New York time (GMT-04:00)

 

Brazilian Stock Exchange

It is also known as BOVESPA, based in São Paulo, Brazil, and disposes of a Market Capitalization of $731.04 Billion.

Trading Hours

9:45 am – 5:55 pm

6:30 pm – 6:45 pm — Extended Hours

 

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stock Exchange JPX is located in Tokyo and is worth $5.66 Trillion.

Trading Hours

From 9:00 am till 3:00 pm in Asia/Tokyo time GMT+09:00.

Tokyo Stock closes each day for lunch.

 

Shanghai Stock Exchange

Shanghai stock exchange is located in Shangai, China, and is worth as much as $5.26 Trillion by market capitalization.

Trading Hours

From 9:15 am to 3:00 pm

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm — Extended Hours

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Stock Exchange has a Market Capitalization of $4.89 Trillion.

Trading Hours

9:00 am – 4:10 pm — Extended Hours

Hong Kong Stock Exchange closes for lunch at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

 

Toronto Exchange Market

9th largest exchange in the world, the Toronto exchange market is worth $2.1 Trillion. It is located in Toronto, Canada.

Trading hours

From 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm — Extended Hours

 

Bombay Stock Exchange

Bombay Exchange market is worth $1.84 Trillion and is based in Bombay, India.

Trading hours

From 9:00 am until 3:40 pm in Asia/Kolkata time (GMT+05:30)

3:40 pm till 4:00 pm — Extended Hours

 

Australia ASX

The Australian Securities Exchange, based in Sydney, Australia. It’s worth $1.32 Trillion by market cap.

Trading Hours

From 10:00 am till 4:00 — Normal Trading

From 4:12 pm until 4:42 pm — Overnight Trading