Market Hours
See when the most important stock exchanges are open, closed, or on holiday, with every session converted into your local time.
Times shown in Toronto (UTC-5) -
Local time: 06:49
Market status
Opens in 2h 40m
Opens at
09:30
Your local session
09:30 - 16:00
Exchange session
09:30 - 16:00 EST
Market status
Opens in 2h 40m
Opens at
09:30
Your local session
09:30 - 16:00
Exchange session
09:30 - 16:00 EST
Market status
Closes in 4h 40m
Closes at
11:30
Your local session
03:00 - 11:30
Exchange session
08:00 - 16:30 GMT
Market status
Closes in 4h 40m
Closes at
11:30
Your local session
03:00 - 11:30
Exchange session
09:00 - 17:30 CET
Market status
Opens in 12h 10m
Next open
19:00
Your local session
Wed 19:00 - Wed 21:30
Wed 22:30 - Thu 01:30
Exchange session
09:00 - 11:30 JST
12:30 - 15:30 JST
Market status
Opens in 13h 40m
Next open
20:30
Your local session
Wed 20:30 - Wed 23:00
00:00 - 03:00
Exchange session
09:30 - 12:00 HKT
13:00 - 16:00 HKT
| Date |
Exchange |
Holiday |
| 23 Nov 2026 |
Tokyo Stock Exchange |
Labour Thanksgiving Day |
| 26 Nov 2026 |
NYSE |
Thanksgiving Day |
| 26 Nov 2026 |
Nasdaq |
Thanksgiving Day |
| 24 Dec 2026 |
Xetra |
Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec 2026 |
Hong Kong Stock Exchange |
Christmas Day |
| 25 Dec 2026 |
Euronext |
Christmas Day |
| 25 Dec 2026 |
Xetra |
Christmas Day |
| 25 Dec 2026 |
London Stock Exchange |
Christmas Day |
| 25 Dec 2026 |
NYSE |
Christmas Day |
| 25 Dec 2026 |
Nasdaq |
Christmas Day |
| 28 Dec 2026 |
London Stock Exchange |
Boxing Day (observed) |
| 31 Dec 2026 |
Tokyo Stock Exchange |
Year-end Market Holiday |
Why market hours matter for traders
Trading times shape liquidity, spreads, and volatility. The opening phase of a stock exchange often brings the biggest burst of order flow because overnight news, earnings, macro releases, and institutional positioning are priced in quickly once the cash market opens.
For many traders, the most active windows are the first 30 to 90 minutes after the open and the overlap between major sessions. When Europe is active and the US is about to open, or when London and New York trade at the same time, participation rises and price moves often become cleaner and more meaningful.
A practical routine is to mark the open of the market you trade, reduce position size when volatility is unusually high, and avoid chasing the first impulsive candle. Let the opening move reveal direction, watch where volume concentrates, and focus on times when your setup has both liquidity and clear market participation behind it.
FAQ
For many traders, the most active stock market hours are the first 30 to 90 minutes after the cash open and the periods when major sessions overlap. These windows often have the highest liquidity, more volume, and clearer institutional participation.
Market openings often reprice overnight news, earnings, macroeconomic data, and sentiment changes very quickly. That is why volatility, volume, and order flow often jump sharply right after the opening bell.
Session overlaps matter because more participants are active at the same time. When Europe and the US are both trading, liquidity usually improves, spreads can tighten, and price moves often become more meaningful.
Public holidays can reduce liquidity, change the normal rhythm of the market, and create unusual price behavior before or after the closure. Knowing holiday schedules helps traders avoid mistaking thin conditions for strong conviction.