US Stock Market Timings: Opening & Closing Hours Across Time Zones

What Time Does the Stock Market Open and Close? 

The US stock market is home to two of the world’s biggest exchanges: the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ. Together, they account for trillions of dollars in daily trades.

Disclaimer: The stock market trading hours mentioned below are subject to change in case of holidays, special sessions, or unforeseen circumstances. Please verify the latest timings with the respective exchanges or brokers for the latest details.

US Stock Market Timings (Regular Hours)

👉 If you’re in the UAE, the US stock market always opens in the evening.

Extended Trading Hours in the US

Apart from normal hours, the US allows pre-market and after-hours trading.

• Pre-Market: 4 AM – 9:30 AM ET
• After-Hours: 4 PM – 8 PM ET

⚠️ Note: Trading outside regular hours has lower liquidity and higher price swings, making it riskier.

Nasdaq Trading Hours

The Nasdaq Stock Market and its related exchanges run on set schedules every weekday (Monday to Friday). Here are the official market trading hours and system operation hours in Eastern Time (ET).

Regular Market Hours (Monday–Friday)

👉 Most Nasdaq equity markets close at 4 PM ET, while options markets run slightly longer until 4:15 PM ET.

System Hours (Extended Access)

System hours are when traders can place, modify, or cancel orders outside normal trading hours.

NYSE Trading Hours

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has different sessions depending on the market (Tape A, Tape B & C, NYSE American, Arca, Texas, National, Options, and Bonds). Each has pre-opening, early trading, core trading, and late sessions.

Here is a complete breakdown of NYSE timings (all in Eastern Time – ET).

NYSE Tape A

NYSE Tapes B & C

NYSE American

NYSE Arca Equities

NYSE Texas

NYSE National

NYSE American Options

NYSE Arca Options

NYSE Bonds 

World Stock Market Timings Per UAE Time

Here’s a quick look at when major global stock markets open and close, converted to UAE time —

👉 Notice how timings differ due to time zones. This is why traders must track world stock market timings per UAE time.

Why Do Stock Market Timings Matter?

• Market Overlaps Create Opportunities: When London and New York are open at the same time, trading volume is highest. More buyers and sellers mean better chances to trade.
• News Impact: Political, economic, or corporate news often moves stock prices. Knowing when the market is open helps you act fast.
• Risk Management: Some traders prefer normal hours for stability. Others use pre-market or after-hours for quick reactions, but with more risk.

Are Stock Markets Closed on Weekends?

Yes. Most stock markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

• In the Middle East (like Saudi Arabia or Qatar), markets run Sunday to Thursday instead, since Friday and Saturday are weekends.
• Crypto markets, however, are open 24/7 with no holidays.

US Stock Market Holidays (2026-27)

When a holiday falls on a weekend, the NYSE observes it on the nearest weekday. Here is the holiday trading schedule for 2026 and 2027.

**Subject to certain time conditions

Wrapping Up 

The stock market doesn’t run 24/7 like crypto. Each country has its own opening and closing hours, weekends, and holidays. For US investors, the market opens at 9:30 AM ET (evening in UAE and India).

If you want to trade smarter, always check —

• Stock market open time in your local zone
• Whether it’s a holiday or an early-closing day
• Overlaps between regions for maximum trading activity

By keeping track of US stock market timings and world stock market hours, you can plan your trades better, manage risks, and grab opportunities across time zones.