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Tokyo Stock Exchange 2019

Tokyo Stock Exchange is the 59th largest exchange out of the 82 stock exchanges we track. The Japan Exchange Group’s Market Capitalization is $0 adjusted US Dollars as of March 2019. Although the primary currency used by the Japan Exchange Group is the Japan Yen (¥).

The population in Japan is approximately 127.29 Million people and the country has a GDP of $5.01 Trillion adjusted US Dollars. Japan ranks 10th in terms of population and 32nd in terms of GDP out of 240 countries and country equivalents.

Market Capitalization to GDP ratio, which when compared to the historic ratio is an indicator that a market is over or under valued, is 0%.

When is the Tokyo Stock Exchange Open?

Trading Schedule

Real-Time Market Stock Clock >

Does the Tokyo Stock Exchange close for lunch?

The Tokyo Stock Exchange closes for lunch each day at 11:30 AM and re-opens at 12:30 PM.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Timezone

The Tokyo Stock Exchange uses the Asia/Tokyo timezone for all listed times. This timezone is currently +09:00. Asia/Tokyo does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Upcoming Holidays

Holidays 2023 Holidays 2024
New Year’s Day Jan. 1 (Sun.) New Year’s Day Jan. 1 (Mon.)
New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) observed Jan. 2 (Mon.) Market Holiday Jan. 2 (Tue.)
Market Holiday Jan. 3 (Tue.) Market Holiday Jan. 3 (Wed.)
Coming of Age Day Jan. 9 (Mon.) Coming of Age Day Jan. 8 (Mon.)
National Foundation Day Feb. 11 (Sat.) National Foundation Day Feb. 11 (Sun.)
Emperor’s Birthday Feb. 23 (Thu.) National Foundation Day (Feb. 11) observed * Feb. 12 (Mon.)
Vernal Equinox Mar. 21 (Tue.) Emperor’s Birthday Feb. 23 (Fri.)
Showa Day Apr. 29 (Sat.) Vernal Equinox Mar. 20 (Wed.)
Constitution Memorial Day May 3 (Wed.) Showa Day Apr. 29 (Mon.)
Greenery Day May 4 (Thu.) Constitution Memorial Day May 3 (Fri.)
Children’s Day May 5 (Fri.) Greenery Day May 4 (Sat.)
Marine Day Jul. 17 (Mon.) Children’s Day May 5 (Sun.)
Mountain Day Aug. 11 (Fri.) Children’s Day (May 5) observed May 6 (Mon.)
Respect for the Aged Day Sep. 18 (Mon.) Marine Day Jul. 15 (Mon.)
Autumnal Equinox Sep. 23 (Sat.) Mountain Day Aug. 11 (Sun.)
Sports Day Oct. 9 (Mon.) Mountain Day (Aug. 11) observed * Aug. 12 (Mon.)
Culture Day Nov. 3 (Fri.) Respect for the Aged Day Sep. 16 (Mon.)
Labor Thanksgiving Day Nov. 23 (Thu.) Autumnal Equinox Sep. 22 (Sun.)
Market Holiday Dec. 31 (Sat.) Autumnal Equinox (Sep. 22) observed * Sep. 23 (Mon.)
Sports Day Oct. 14 (Mon.)
Culture Day Nov. 3 (Sun.)
Culture Day (Nov. 3) observed * Nov. 4 (Mon.)
Labor Thanksgiving Day Nov. 23 (Sat.)
Market Holiday Dec. 31 (Tue.)

About the Tokyo Stock Exchange

   Tokyo Stock Exchange Currency

The Tokyo Stock Exchange trades shares in Japan Yen. The official ISO 4217 currency code for Japan Yen is JPY. The official currency symbol is “¥”. Note that all dollar values listed on this site, such as market cap, are in U.S. Dollars.

The table below shows the current currency exchange rates between Japan Yen and other top currencies. These rates were last updated on April 2, 2019 .

100 Japan Yen Equals:

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 Economy and Geography

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (JPX) is located in Asia and its headquarters is located in Tokyo, Japan. Companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange are primarily Japan based companies and trade in Japan Yen. Companies outside of Japan would be listed in a different exchange. See the full list of exchanges.

 Contact the Tokyo Stock Exchange

In most cases, you will want contact your broker instead of contacting the Tokyo Stock Exchange directly. Most general information about the Tokyo Stock Exchange can be found on the web at www.jpx.co.jp.

To contact the Tokyo Stock Exchange, you can use the information below:

  • Phone Number: +81 3-3666-1361
  • Email Address: databank-geppou@jpx.co.jp

Trading Hours

2019 Tokyo Stock Exchange Trading Hours

 Does Tokyo Stock Exchange Close For Lunch?

The Japan Exchange Group closes for lunch each day at 11:30 AM and reopens for after lunch trading at 12:30 PM. The daily lunch break is 1 hour per day.

Most stock markets in Asia close for lunch and a few exchanges in the Middle East do as well. Stock exchanges in most of the rest of the world remain open continuously from the Opening Bell to the Closing bell. Our Stock Market Countdown takes lunch hours into account for all Stock Exchanges.

 Is Tokyo Stock Exchange Open on Weekends?

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is not open on weekends. Stock Exchanges in America, Europe, and Asia follow the typical Monday to Friday schedule. However, in the Middle East the work week typically runs from Sunday through Thursday.

Stock exchanges in Middle Eastern countries like Qatar and Abu Dhabi are closed on Friday and open on Sunday. The Tehran Stock Exchange in Iran is open Saturday through Wednesday and closed Thursday and Friday.

How Long is Tokyo Stock Exchange Open?

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is open 25 hours per week which is average. Most stock exchanges are open 25 to 35 hours per week with 5 days of trading per week. There are several exchanges that are only open 4 days per week and one exchange that is only open 2 days per week. The Deutsche Börse is open more than any other stock exchange.

Limited trading hours help to reduce volatility in stock prices but also limits the liquidity of stocks. When trading hours are shorter more news reports and earnings reports are published while the markets are closed. As a result, investors have more time to process new information and general make fewer knee-jerk reactions. Read more about how trading hours vary around the world.

Does Daylight Saving Time Affect the Tokyo Stock Exchange?

Japan Exchange Group follows the Asia/Tokyo timezone which does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The timezone offset is GMT+09:00 for the entire year.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Extended Hours Trading

Stocks can always be traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange during regular trading hours (listed above).

But there are also Extended Hours Trading during which trades may be made. There is significantly less trading volume during extended hours. Lower volume results is a larger spread, bigger price jumps, more volatility, and more risk. Extended Hours Trading allows investors to act quickly on information that comes out after markets closed.

In the past, only large institutional investors could participate in Extended Hours Trading. Due to the emergence of electronic trading platforms, individual investors are now able to trade during extended hours as well. Depending upon your broker, you can usually choose to execute trades during pre- or after-hours or only during regular trading.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Opening Hours for 2020-2021
Sunday Closed
Monday  – ,  
Tuesday  – , 
Wednesday  – , 
Thursday  – , to 
Friday  – , to 
Saturday Closed

Market Holidays

2019 Tokyo Stock Exchange Holidays

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (JPX) is a stock exchange located in Tokyo, Japan1.

The Tokyo Stock Exchange is open five days per week for five hours per day and is closed for twenty-two holidays per year.

All holidays listed below are the observed date, not the actual date. For example, if Christmas Day falls on a weekend many stock exchanges will close on the Friday before or the Monday after. Exchanges sometimes close multiple days for a holiday or have modified hours instead of fully closing.

This section contains holidays for all years from 2020 to 2016. Click the tabs below to navigate to different years.

List of 2019 Tokyo Stock Exchange Market Holidays

Year Holiday Name Observed Date Status
2019 New Year’s Day January 1, 2019 Closed (passed)
2019 Market Holiday January 2, 2019 Closed (passed)
2019 Market Holiday January 3, 2019 Closed (passed)
2019 Coming of Age Day January 14, 2019 Closed (passed)
2019 National Foundation Day February 11, 2019 Closed (passed)
2019 Vernal Equinox March 21, 2019 Closed (passed)
2019 Showa Day April 29, 2019 Closed
2019 Abdication Day April 30, 2019 Closed
2019 Accession Day May 1, 2019 Closed
2019 National Holiday May 2, 2019 Closed
2019 Constitution Memorial Day May 3, 2019 Closed
2019 Greenery Day May 4, 2019 Closed
2019 Children’s Day May 6, 2019 Closed
2019 Marine Day July 15, 2019 Closed
2019 Mountain Day August 12, 2019 Closed
2019 Respect for the Aged Day September 16, 2019 Closed
2019 Autumnal Equinox September 23, 2019 Closed
2019 Health and Sports Day October 14, 2019 Closed
2019 Enthronement Ceremony Day October 22, 2019 Closed
2019 Culture Day November 4, 2019 Closed
2019 Labor Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2019 Closed
2019 Market Holiday December 31, 2019 Closed

Contact

Contact the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Most traders never even need to contact the Tokyo Stock Exchange directly. Today most trades can be executed online without ever setting foot on the floor of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. But there are still a number of reasons you might need to contact, visit, or send mail to the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Below is the contact information you will need in order to reach the Tokyo Stock Exchange:

Tokyo Stock Exchange Address & Phone Numbers

Tokyo Stock Exchange:
2-1 Nihombashi Kabutocho,
Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 103-8224, Japan
Email (Statistics):

databank-geppou@jpx.co.jp

Email (Reference Data):

tminfo@jpx.co.jp

Phone Number:

+81 3-3666-1361

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