The regular market close time for major stock exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ is at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Pre-market and after-hours trading sessions extend beyond this, but the regular closing bell for these markets is at 4:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday. Other markets have different closing times depending on their location and time zone.
Major Market Closing Times
- NYSE and NASDAQ: 4:00 PM ET (Regular session)
- London Stock Exchange (LSE): 11:30 AM ET
- Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): 4:00 PM ET
- Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Typically 5:30 PM CET or later depending on product
These closing times are for regular trading hours and may vary on holidays or special occasions with some markets having early closes. If a specific exchange or time zone is needed, that can be checked accordingly.