The regular stock market hours for major U.S. exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Here are additional details on trading hours for some key stock exchanges globally:
- NYSE and Nasdaq (U.S.): 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday
- London Stock Exchange (LSE): 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GMT, Monday to Friday
- Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE): 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time, with a lunch break
- Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE): 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time, with a lunch break
- Australian Securities Exchange (ASX): 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time
Note that markets are generally closed on weekends and recognized holidays, with some exceptions and early closes on certain days.
In summary, for the widely referenced U.S. markets, the stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on regular weekdays.
