Stock market trading hours
A stock market is a platform where buyers and sellers trade securities, such as shares, treasuries, options, and futures. Securities are traded on stock exchanges, which are legally bound to guarantee the execution of the transactions made on them.
When discussing stock market trading hours, investors generally refer to the opening hours of various stock exchanges, during which market participants can buy or sell securities at live market prices.
Trading hours by exchange
| Venue | Country | Trading hours |
|---|---|---|
| New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | US | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET) |
| NASDAQ | US | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET) |
| London Stock Exchange (LSE) | UK | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (GMT) |
| Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | Japan | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (JST) |
| Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) | China | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (CST) |
| Euronext | Europe | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (CET) |
Each exchange may have different rules regarding holidays and early closures.
Trading hours for RoboMarkets assets
The R StocksTrader platform has an integrated feature that allows you to see if the market you are interested in is open or closed for trading.
It also displays the market trading hours in your local time (based on your device settings). You can find this information in the contract specifications for any asset or the right-hand panel of the desktop terminal.
Pre-market and after-hours trading
Sometimes, you can see a price change on a stock’s chart even if the related exchange is already closed or not yet open. These are referred to as ‘pre-market’ and ‘after-hours’ prices, available for pre-market and after-hours trading.
These types of trading are generally available to institutional investors, experienced traders, and individuals who use brokerage platforms that offer them.
Holidays on the stock market
Like any other institution, stock exchanges are closed on major holidays, such as Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Global exchanges follow national holiday schedules, meaning trading can be paused on specific days depending on the country.