Global Market Hours
Real-time trading hours for major stock exchanges worldwide. See which markets are open now and when they open next, converted to your local timezone.
About Global Market Hours
Stock exchanges around the world operate on different schedules based on their local timezones. Understanding when markets overlap is crucial for traders and investors who participate in multiple exchanges.
The busiest trading period occurs when European and US markets overlap (roughly 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time), often resulting in higher liquidity and volatility. Similarly, the Asian-European overlap (around 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM Eastern) sees increased activity.
Pre-Market & After-Hours Trading
Some exchanges, particularly US markets (NYSE and NASDAQ), offer extended trading sessions. Pre-market trading typically runs from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM Eastern, while after-hours trading continues from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern. These sessions may have lower liquidity and wider spreads.
Impact of Daylight Saving Time
Market overlaps shift when countries observe daylight saving time changes. For example, the US and UK switch clocks on different dates, briefly altering the overlap window between NYSE and LSE.