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 New York (UTC-5) -
Local time: 15:54
Market status
Closes in 5m
Closes at
16:00
Your local session
09:30 - 16:00
Exchange session
09:30 - 16:00 EST
Market status
Closes in 5m
Closes at
16:00
Your local session
09:30 - 16:00
Exchange session
09:30 - 16:00 EST
Market status
Opens in 2d 12h
Next open
Mon 04:00
Your local session
03:00 - 11:30
Exchange session
08:00 - 16:30 GMT
Market status
Opens in 2d 12h
Next open
Mon 04:00
Your local session
03:00 - 11:30
Exchange session
09:00 - 17:30 CET
Market status
Opens in 2d 4h
Next open
Sun 20:00
Your local session
Closed
Market status
Opens in 2d 5h
Next open
Sun 21:30
Your local session
Closed
| Date |
Exchange |
Holiday |
| 20 Mar 2026 |
Tokyo Stock Exchange |
Vernal Equinox Day |
| 3 Apr 2026 |
Hong Kong Stock Exchange |
Good Friday |
| 3 Apr 2026 |
Euronext |
Good Friday |
| 3 Apr 2026 |
Xetra |
Good Friday |
| 3 Apr 2026 |
London Stock Exchange |
Good Friday |
| 3 Apr 2026 |
NYSE |
Good Friday |
| 3 Apr 2026 |
Nasdaq |
Good Friday |
| 6 Apr 2026 |
Hong Kong Stock Exchange |
Day after Ching Ming Festival |
| 6 Apr 2026 |
Shanghai Stock Exchange |
Qingming Festival |
| 6 Apr 2026 |
Euronext |
Easter Monday |
| 6 Apr 2026 |
Xetra |
Easter Monday |
| 6 Apr 2026 |
London Stock Exchange |
Easter Monday |
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.