Best Time To Trade Stock Market

The stock market in the United States typically opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time and closes at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. However, different stock exchanges around the world have different opening and closing times.

Stock Market Session Opening Times

Market	Country	Days open	Opening time	Closing time
NYSE	USA	Weekdays	9:30 am	4:00 pm
NASDAQ	USA	Weekdays	9:30 am	4:00 pm
LSE	UK	Weekdays	8:00 am	4:30 pm
TSX	Canada	Weekdays	9:30 am	4:00 pm
TSE	Japan	Weekdays	9:00 am	3:00 pm
SSE	China	Weekdays	9:30 am	3:00 pm
HKEX	Hong Kong	Weekdays	9:30 am	4:00 pm
ASX	Australia	Weekdays	10:00 am	4:00 pm
BSE	India	Weekdays	9:15 am	3:30 pm
BMV	Mexico	Weekdays	8:30 am	3:00 pm
Bovespa	Brazil	Weekdays	10:00 am	5:00 pm
DAX	Germany	Weekdays	9:00 am	5:30 pm
CAC40	France	Weekdays	9:00 am	5:30 pm
SMI	Switzerland	Weekdays	9:00 am	5:30 pm
FTSE MIB	Italy	Weekdays	9:00 am	5:25 pm

United States Stock Market Holidays

• New Year’s Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

• Juneteenth National Independence Day

• Good Friday

• Labor Day

When Is The Best Time To Trade The United States Stock Market?

The best time to trade during the stock market depends on various factors such as the market you are trading, your strategy, and your personal preferences. Generally, the stock market is open during regular trading hours on weekdays, which is usually from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) in the United States.

However, the most active times in the stock market are usually during the first and last hours of the trading day. This is when the market experiences high trading volume and volatility, which can provide opportunities for profitable trades. Additionally, some traders prefer to avoid trading during lunchtime, which is typically a less active period in the market.

It's important to note that specific stocks and sectors may also have their own patterns and times of higher volatility, which can vary based on factors such as news releases and earnings reports. It's essential to do your research and analyze market data to determine the best times to trade for your particular strategy and goals.