Stock Market Hours Worldwide: Complete Global Trading Schedule 2026
Never miss market opening times again. Complete guide to trading hours for NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, Tokyo, and all major global exchanges.
Quick Reference: Major Market Hours
Pro Tip: Bookmark this page and use our World Clock to track multiple market times simultaneously.
Americas: North & South American Markets
United States
NYSE & NASDAQ
- Regular Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST/EDT
- Pre-market: 4:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST/EDT
- After-hours: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST/EDT
- Days: Monday - Friday
- Holidays: Closed on federal holidays
Key Dates 2026
- New Year's Day: Jan 1 (Closed)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Jan 19 (Closed)
- Presidents' Day: Feb 16 (Closed)
- Good Friday: Apr 3 (Closed)
- Memorial Day: May 25 (Closed)
- Juneteenth: Jun 19 (Closed)
- Independence Day Observed: Jul 3 (Closed)
- Labor Day: Sep 7 (Closed)
- Thanksgiving: Nov 26 (Closed)
- Christmas: Dec 25 (Closed)
Canada
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
- Regular Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST/EDT
- Pre-market: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST/EDT
- Days: Monday - Friday
Other Americas
- Brazil (B3): 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM BRT
- Mexico (BMV): 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CST
- Argentina: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM ART
- Chile: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM CLT
Europe: European Trading Hours
United Kingdom
London Stock Exchange (LSE)
- Regular Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT/BST
- Pre-market: 5:05 AM - 8:00 AM GMT/BST
- After-hours: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM GMT/BST
- Days: Monday - Friday
UK Bank Holidays 2026
- New Year's Day: Jan 1
- Good Friday: Apr 3
- Easter Monday: Apr 6
- Early May Bank Holiday: May 4
- Spring Bank Holiday: May 25
- Summer Bank Holiday: Aug 31
- Christmas Day: Dec 25
- Boxing Day (Substitute): Dec 28
Continental Europe
Germany - Frankfurt (Xetra)
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET/CEST
- Pre-market: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
France - Euronext Paris
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET/CEST
- Pre-market: 7:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Other European Markets
- Amsterdam: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET
- Switzerland: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET
- Italy (Milan): 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET
- Spain (Madrid): 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET
Asia-Pacific: Asian Trading Hours
Japan
Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)
- Morning Session: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM JST
- Lunch Break: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM JST
- Afternoon Session: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM JST
- Days: Monday - Friday
Japanese Holidays 2026
- New Year's Day: Jan 1-3
- Coming of Age Day: Jan 12
- National Foundation Day: Feb 11
- Emperor's Birthday: Feb 23
- Vernal Equinox: Mar 20
- Showa Day: Apr 29
- Golden Week: Apr 29 - May 6
Hong Kong & China
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- Morning: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM HKT
- Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM HKT
- Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM HKT
Shanghai Stock Exchange
- Morning: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST
- Lunch: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
- Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Other Asian Markets
- Singapore: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SGT
- South Korea: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM KST
- Taiwan: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM CST
India & Others
Mumbai (BSE/NSE)
- Regular Hours: 9:15 AM - 3:30 PM IST
- Pre-open: 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM IST
- After-hours: 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM IST
- Days: Monday - Friday
Australia (ASX)
- Regular Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEST/AEDT
- Pre-market: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- After-hours: 4:10 PM - 5:10 PM
24-Hour Global Trading Timeline
Follow the Sun: Global Market Sequence
The global markets create a continuous 24-hour trading cycle. Here's when each major market opens in UTC time:
Trading Tip: The most liquid trading periods are when major markets overlap - particularly the London-New York overlap (2:30 PM - 4:30 PM UTC).
Extended Hours Trading
Understanding Pre-market and After-hours
Many major exchanges offer extended trading hours beyond regular market sessions:
Pre-market Trading
- Lower volume and liquidity
- Wider bid-ask spreads
- React to overnight news
- Earnings announcements
After-hours Trading
- React to earnings releases
- Economic data announcements
- Corporate news and events
- Limited order types
Risk Warning: Extended hours trading carries higher risks due to lower liquidity, higher volatility, and wider spreads. Only experienced traders should participate.
Global Market Holidays 2026
Major Holiday Closures
Plan your trading around these major global market closures:
Universal Closures
- January 1: New Year's Day (Most markets)
- December 25: Christmas Day (Most markets)
- December 31: Many markets close early
Regional Holidays
- Chinese New Year: Mid-February 2026 (Asia, varies by exchange)
- Golden Week: Apr 29 - May 6 (Japan)
- Diwali: November 2026 (India, exchange schedule varies)
- Boxing Day: Dec 26 (UK, Australia)
Pro Tip: Holiday schedules can change. Always verify with the specific exchange before major holidays, especially for half-day trading sessions.
Global Trading Tips
Timing Your Trades
- London-NY Overlap: Highest volume (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST)
- Asian Session: Best for Asian stocks and currencies
- Friday Afternoons: Lower volume, avoid major positions
- First 30 minutes: High volatility, wait for stability
- Last 30 minutes: Institutional activity increases
Multi-Market Strategy
- Diversification: Spread risk across time zones
- Currency Impact: Consider FX fluctuations
- Economic Calendars: Track global economic events
- Correlations: Understand market relationships
- News Flow: Monitor 24/7 global news
Essential Tools for Global Trading
Time Zone Tools
- World Clock - Track multiple markets
- Time Converter - Convert market times
- Mobile world clock apps
- Desktop timezone widgets
Market Data
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Reuters Eikon
- Yahoo Finance
- TradingView
Economic Calendars
- ForexFactory
- Investing.com
- MarketWatch
- Economic Calendar apps
Mobile Apps
- Broker mobile platforms
- Market news apps
- Economic data apps
- Portfolio tracking
Track Global Markets in Real-Time
Use our time zone tools to never miss market opening times again.
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