US Stock Market Timings
Last Updated : May 17, 2023, 12:34 p.m.
There are numerous stock exchanges where investors and stockbrokers can purchase and sell a wide range of securities globally. Listed company shares, derivatives, bonds, and various stock percentages make up the majority of these. All stock exchanges serve as venues for listed corporations to raise money. Contemporary stock exchanges have become more than a meeting place for buyers and sellers. The US Stock Market, or a comparable institution in any other nation, serves as a gauge of that nation’s economic health. Since they are managed independently, there are established US Stock Market timings.
The US market opening time differs from other stock market opening timings. Pre-market trading hours, regular trading hours, and after-hours trading can all be generically categorised as US stock market trading hours. Each segment operates according to a particular trading schedule and has distinct goals. Extended-hours trading is the common name for after-hours and pre-market trading.
Below goes detailed insights into the US market opening time.
US Market Opening Time and Closing Time
The NYSE and NASDAQ are the two most important stock exchange markets in the United States. The first one, which is based on market capitalisation, is the biggest stock exchange in the world and is located on Wall Street in New York. The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which is also listed on the NYSE, owns the NYSE.
The second-largest exchange in the US is also the second-largest stock market in the world. It is housed at One Liberty Plaza (formerly known as the US Steel Building) in New York City and is owned by Nasdaq, Inc. The NASDAQ was launched in 1971, much later than the NYSE, which was established in 1792.
The US Market opening time and closing time are provided here, and they apply to both of these stock exchanges.
| US Stock Market Timings (NYSE & NASDAQ) | Eastern Time (ET) | Indian Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-market Trading Hours | 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM | 1:30 PM TO 7:00 PM |
| Normal Trading Hours | 9:30 AM TO 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM TO 1:30 AM |
| After-Trading Hours | 4:00 PM TO 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM TO 5:30 PM |
US Market Opening Time and Closing Time for Other Share Markets
The US Market opening time and closing time for other share markets in America are:
| Name | Country | ET Time | IST Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Stock Exchange | Canada | 9:30 AM to 4 PM | 7 PM to 1:30 AM |
| Brazil Bolsa Balcão S.A (B3) | Brazil | 8 AM to 3:55 PM | 5:30 PM to 1:25 AM |
| Mexican Stock Exchange | Mexico | 8:30 AM to 3 PM | 6 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA) | Argentina | 9 AM to 3 PM | 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM |
The Eastern Time Zone is the foundation of the US stock market (ET). EST and EDT are the two components of Eastern Time.
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is followed in New York, Florida, Washington and other American cities in the winter and fall seasons. It is five hours behind UTC-5, also known as Greenwich Mean Time.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is observed during spring and summer. UTC is 4 hours after EDT.
The US Market opening time, which is 9.30 AM on all working days for the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and New York Stock Exchange, always refers to the start of normal business hours. Sundays and Saturdays are off days for trading.
US Stock Market Holidays for 2023
The following table lists US Stock Market holidays on which no trading takes place and certain days with shortened US market opening time and closing times.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | New Year’s Day |
| January 17, 2023 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 21, 2023 | Washington’s Birthday |
| April 15, 2023 | Good Friday |
| May 30, 2023 | Memorial Day |
| July 4, 2023 | Independence Day |
| September 5, 2023 | Labor Day |
| November 24, 2023 | Thanksgiving Day* |
| December 26, 2023 | Christmas Holiday* |
*On November 25, 2023, every market will conclude at 1:30 PM (1:15 PM for qualifying options) (the day after Thanksgiving).
On such days, orders for the Crossing Session will be received beginning at 1:00 PM. for uninterrupted executions until 1:30 PM. At 5:00 PM, NYSE Chicago, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE American Equities, and NYSE National’s late trading sessions will end (All times are Eastern Standard Time).
The stated holidays are for 2023. For other years, dates might be a little different. In most cases, if a federal holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed the next working day. Christmas will therefore be celebrated on December 26 this year since December 25 is a Sunday.
Conclusion
There have historically been variations from the regular US market opening time owing to a variety of factors. For example, after the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the NYSE was closed for a record-breaking four consecutive sessions. Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, the NYSE was closed for two days starting on Monday, October 29th, 2012. Around 70 billion dollars worth of damages were ultimately caused by this hurricane, not just in the US but also in other nations.
FAQs
1. What time does the American market in India open?
The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ US market opening time is 7:00 PM IST and closing time is 1:30 AM IST. The other markets in the United States are still open around this period.
2. Is the US market open on weekends?
The NYSE is operational from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern time, Monday through Friday. On occasion, the NYSE may close early, either intentionally or accidentally. In such circumstances, The Standard will handle transaction requests that arrive before the NYSE closing.
3. Can I make Nasdaq trades from India?
You can as long as they go by the rules established by the Reserve Bank of India for Indian citizens investing in NASDAQ. Indian citizens are permitted to invest up to $250,000 in foreign securities each fiscal year, according to RBI regulations.
4. What time does the US stock exchange start trading before the market opens?
The US market opening time for pre-market trading is from 4 AM ET and the closing time is 9:30 AM ET. Usually, after-hours trading occurs between 4 PM ET and 8 PM ET.
5. Do I have to pay taxes in India on US stocks?
A 20% TCS (Tax Collected at Source) fee will be applied to overseas stock investments as of 2023. This fee can be deducted when filing income tax returns.