Stock Market Hours Today - Global Exchange Opening Times 2026
Check if the stock market is open right now with our free live market hours tracker. Real-time countdown timers show when NYSE, London Stock Exchange (LSE), Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX), Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE), and Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) open and close. Essential tool for day traders, swing traders, and international investors tracking global market hours across all time zones.
When Does the NYSE Open?
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time (ET) and closes at 4:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday. Pre-market trading begins at 4:00 AM ET and after-hours trading extends until 8:00 PM ET. The NYSE is the world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization, home to major companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Berkshire Hathaway. Our countdown timer shows exactly how long until the market opens or closes.
NYSE Holiday Schedule 2026
The NYSE is closed on the following US holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (January 1), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19), Presidents Day (February 16), Good Friday (April 3), Memorial Day (May 25), Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4 - observed July 3), Labor Day (September 7), Thanksgiving Day (November 26), and Christmas Day (December 25). Markets close early at 1:00 PM ET on the day before Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Global Stock Exchange Hours - Complete Guide
Track market hours for all major exchanges worldwide:
- New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET (Monday-Friday)
- NASDAQ: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET (Monday-Friday)
- London Stock Exchange (LSE): 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT/BST (Monday-Friday)
- Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Xetra): 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CET/CEST (Monday-Friday)
- Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE): 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM JST with lunch break 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE): 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM CST with lunch break 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Monday-Friday)
- Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX): 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM HKT with lunch break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Monday-Friday)
Is the Stock Market Open Right Now?
Our real-time market status indicators show which global exchanges are currently open for trading. A green dot indicates the market is open, with live countdowns showing time until market close. Markets are closed on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and their respective national holidays. During market transitions, you can see which exchanges are opening soon or closing soon.
Federal Reserve Rate Tracker - FOMC Meeting Schedule 2026
Track the next FOMC meeting date and Fed funds rate probabilities. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) holds 8 scheduled meetings per year to set US monetary policy and interest rates. Rate decisions are announced at 2:00 PM ET on the second day of each meeting, followed by the Fed Chair press conference at 2:30 PM ET. Our tracker shows the countdown to the next meeting and current market expectations for rate changes.
Understanding Fed Funds Rate Probabilities
Fed funds rate probabilities show what the market expects the Federal Reserve to do with interest rates. These probabilities are calculated from Fed funds futures contracts traded on the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange). The CME FedWatch Tool is the industry standard for tracking these expectations. A high probability of a rate cut (e.g., 80%) means the market strongly expects the Fed to lower rates. These probabilities impact stocks, bonds, forex, and cryptocurrency markets.
Stock Market Time Zone Converter
Converting market hours across time zones:
- NYSE (9:30 AM ET): 2:30 PM GMT, 3:30 PM CET, 11:30 PM JST (same day), 10:30 PM HKT
- LSE (8:00 AM GMT): 3:00 AM ET, 9:00 AM CET, 5:00 PM JST, 4:00 PM HKT
- TSE (9:00 AM JST): 7:00 PM ET (prev day), midnight GMT, 1:00 AM CET
Why Track Global Market Hours?
Global market hours matter for several reasons: (1) International stocks and ETFs are affected by their home exchange hours, (2) Forex traders need to know when major financial centers are active, (3) News and earnings from Asian or European markets can impact US pre-market trading, (4) Options and futures traders need to understand overlap periods when multiple markets are open simultaneously.
Market Overlap Periods
The most liquid trading periods occur when major markets overlap:
- London/New York overlap (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET): Highest forex liquidity
- Tokyo/London overlap (3:00 AM - 4:00 AM ET): Asian-European transition
- Sydney/Tokyo overlap (7:00 PM - 2:00 AM ET): Asian session peak