NYSE and Nasdaq regular trading usually runs from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time. For users in London, that is commonly 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM UK time when the U.S. and UK daylight-saving offsets line up.
There are short periods each year when the U.S. and UK change clocks on different dates. During those weeks, the London conversion can shift by one hour.
Key points
- Common London conversion: 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
- Exchange timezone: America/New_York.
- User timezone: Europe/London.
- Check the live homepage conversion around daylight-saving transition weeks.
Why London users see seasonal shifts
The U.S. and UK do not always enter and leave daylight saving time on the same calendar dates. That creates brief periods when the normal five-hour New York-London gap becomes four hours.
For practical planning, use the live conversion on the day you trade or schedule a meeting around the U.S. open or close.
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 |
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
What time does the U.S. stock market open in London?
It is commonly 2:30 PM UK time, but daylight-saving transition weeks can shift the conversion. Use the homepage timezone selector for the current conversion.
What time does the U.S. market close in London?
It is commonly 9:00 PM UK time for the regular NYSE and Nasdaq session, subject to daylight-saving differences and early closes.
Does this include U.S. market holidays?
The site includes 2026 U.S. market holidays and early closes checked against official NYSE and Nasdaq calendars.