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 London (UTC+1) -
Local time: 23:58
Market status
Opens in 14h 31m
Next open
Thu 14:30
Your local session
14:30 - 21:00
Exchange session
09:30 - 16:00 EDT
Market status
Opens in 14h 31m
Next open
Thu 14:30
Your local session
14:30 - 21:00
Exchange session
09:30 - 16:00 EDT
Market status
Opens in 8h 1m
Next open
Thu 08:00
Your local session
08:00 - 16:30
Exchange session
08:00 - 16:30 BST
Market status
Opens in 8h 1m
Opens at
Thu 08:00
Your local session
Thu 08:00 - Thu 16:30
Exchange session
09:00 - 17:30 CEST
Market status
Opens in 1h 1m
Opens at
Thu 01:00
Your local session
Thu 01:00 - Thu 03:30
Thu 04:30 - Thu 07:30
Exchange session
09:00 - 11:30 JST
12:30 - 15:30 JST
Market status
Opens in 2h 31m
Opens at
Thu 02:30
Your local session
Thu 02:30 - Thu 05:00
Thu 06:00 - Thu 09:00
Exchange session
09:30 - 12:00 HKT
13:00 - 16:00 HKT
| Date |
Exchange |
Holiday |
| 29 Apr 2026 |
Tokyo Stock Exchange |
Showa Day |
| 1 May 2026 |
Hong Kong Stock Exchange |
Labour Day |
| 1 May 2026 |
Shanghai Stock Exchange |
Labour Day |
| 1 May 2026 |
Xetra |
Labour Day |
| 4 May 2026 |
Tokyo Stock Exchange |
Greenery Day |
| 4 May 2026 |
Shanghai Stock Exchange |
Labour Day |
| 4 May 2026 |
London Stock Exchange |
Early May Bank Holiday |
| 5 May 2026 |
Tokyo Stock Exchange |
Children's Day |
| 5 May 2026 |
Shanghai Stock Exchange |
Labour Day |
| 6 May 2026 |
Tokyo Stock Exchange |
Holiday Observed |
| 25 May 2026 |
Hong Kong Stock Exchange |
Day after Buddha's Birthday |
| 25 May 2026 |
London Stock Exchange |
Spring Bank 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.