Global stock exchanges operate in local timezones. A market that opens in the morning locally may appear late at night, early morning, or the previous calendar day for users in another region.
Some markets run a single continuous regular session, while others include lunch breaks. This tool compares major exchange sessions and converts them on the homepage into the timezone you select.
Key points
- Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific exchanges are covered in the data set.
- Lunch breaks are included for HKEX, JPX, and SSE.
- Status calculations use each exchange's own timezone.
- The homepage includes filters for region and current market status.
Reading global overlap windows
Global market coverage is most useful when you compare overlap windows: Europe overlaps partly with the U.S. morning, while Asia-Pacific markets often trade before Europe opens.
The converted local-time column helps users avoid mental timezone math, especially when one market uses daylight saving time and another does not.
Trading hours
| Exchange | Timezone | Regular session | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYSENew York Stock Exchange | America/New_York | 09:30-16:00 | New York, United States |
| NASDAQNasdaq Stock Market | America/New_York | 09:30-16:00 | New York, United States |
| LSELondon Stock Exchange | Europe/London | 08:00-16:30 | London, United Kingdom |
| XETRADeutsche Borse Xetra | Europe/Berlin | 09:00-17:30 | Frankfurt, Germany |
| HKEXHong Kong Exchanges | Asia/Hong_Kong | 09:30-12:00 / 13:00-16:00 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| JPXTokyo Stock Exchange | Asia/Tokyo | 09:00-11:30 / 12:30-15:30 | Tokyo, Japan |
| SSEShanghai Stock Exchange | Asia/Shanghai | 09:30-11:30 / 13:00-15:00 | Shanghai, China |
| ASXAustralian Securities Exchange | Australia/Sydney | 10:00-16:00 | Sydney, Australia |
2026 U.S. market holiday calendar
Full closures
- 2026-01-01 · New Year's Day
- 2026-01-19 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- 2026-02-16 · Presidents Day
- 2026-04-03 · Good Friday
- 2026-05-25 · Memorial Day
- 2026-06-19 · Juneteenth National Independence Day
- 2026-07-03 · Independence Day observed
- 2026-09-07 · Labor Day
- 2026-11-26 · Thanksgiving Day
- 2026-12-25 · Christmas Day
Early closes
- 2026-11-27 · closes at 13:00 ET
- 2026-12-24 · closes at 13:00 ET
Frequently asked questions
Why do some Asian markets show a break?
Several Asia-Pacific exchanges pause regular trading around midday. The data includes separate morning and afternoon sessions for HKEX, JPX, and SSE.
Are all global market holidays included?
No. The site currently includes official-source-checked 2026 holiday data for U.S. markets only. Global holiday coverage should be verified with each exchange.
Can I compare exchange hours in my timezone?
Yes. Use the homepage timezone selector to convert each market's session into your chosen timezone.