World Stock Market Timings in Indian Standard Time (IST)

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World stock market timings: The markets around the world have evolved to become so

accessible that one can now participate in various stock exchanges around the globe. A stock exchange
is a market where shares of companies are purchased and sold.

The ‘stock exchange timings’ are the timings these exchanges are open and investors can trade shares.
In this article, we take a look at the world stock market timings as per Indian time. Keep reading to find
out!

The timings vary depending on the country’s time zones making it often challenging to participate in
these global markets. Even if one does not participate in multiple exchanges, keeping track of global
market timings is very important.

Having a good idea of global market timings and when markets around the world are open and how they
are performing also helps traders and investors assess the global effects on our domestic markets.

Global Stock Market Timings As Per Indian Time

The stock market remains open from Monday to Friday every week except on days declared as public
holidays in advance. The stock exchanges around the world remain closed on weekends. Following is the
list of various stock exchanges across continents around the world in Indian Standard Time (IST).

North American Stock Exchange Timings

The major stock exchanges in the North American region are the New York Stock Exchange and the
Nasdaq in the US. Apart from these the Toronto Stock Exchange remains another important exchange in
the region.

The New York Stock Exchange founded in 1792 is the largest stock exchange in the world. The second-
largest stock exchange also belongs to this region i.e. the Nasdaq despite being founded only in 1971.

The stock exchange timings of various important exchanges in the North American region are given
below.

Country Stock Exchange Opening Time (Indian Timing) Closing Time (Indian Timing)

US NASDAQ 7 : 00 PM 1 : 30 AM

US NYSE 7 : 00 PM 1 : 30 AM

Canada TMX Group 8:00 PM 2:30 AM


European Stock Exchange Timings
Europe remains the birthplace of stock exchanges. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange was founded in
1602. This was when it was one of the most important trading hubs under the Dutch East India
Company. The Amsterdam stock exchange is considered the world’s first stock exchange.

However, the roots Frankfurt stock exchange go all the way back to the year 1585. The major stock
exchanges in Europe are the London Stock Exchange, Paris Stock Exchange (Euronext) and the Deutsche
Borse Exchange in Germany.

The Stock Market Timings of these exchanges are given below.

Opening Time (Indian Closing Time (Indian


Country Stock Exchange
Timings) Timings)

UK London Stock 1 : 30 PM 10 : 00 PM
Exchange

European Euronext 12:30 PM 9:00 PM


Union

Germany Deutsche Borse 12:30 PM 2:30 AM

Switzerland SIX Swiss Exchange 1:30 PM 10:00 PM

Spain BME Spanish Exchange 1:30 PM 10:00 PM

Asia-Pacific Stock Exchange Timings

Five out of the top ten largest exchanges are in Asia. The third-largest stock exchange in the world is the
Shanghai stock exchange. Followed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Japan Stock Exchange.
Their indices have a significant impact on our domestic bourses.

The stock exchange timings of various important exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region are given below.
Country Stock Exchange Opening Time ( Indian Time) Closing Time ( Indian Time)

Australia Australian Security Exchange 5:30 AM 11:30 AM

Japan Japan Exchange Group 5:30 AM 11:30 AM

Hong Kong Hong Kong Stock Exchange 6:45 AM 1:30 PM

China Shanghai Stock Exchange 7:00 AM 12:30 PM

China Shenzhen Stock Exchange 7:00 AM 12:30 PM

Taiwan Taiwan Stock Exchange 6:30 AM 11:00 AM

South Korea KRX Korean Exchange 5:30 AM 11:30 AM

India NSE and BSE 9:15 AM 3:30 PM

In Closing

As traders who participate in multiple exchanges, it is important to keep track of various markets around
the globe. But even as investors it is very important to track the performance of foreign market
indices around the globe. How many times have you seen negative news from the US further affect the
Indian markets?

This itself explains very well the importance of keeping track. Even Asian markets like the Japanese and
the Hong Kong index provide many indicators. As they open up before the Indian markets it is assumed
that when they perform positively the Indian markets also follow suit.

That’s all for this article of world stock market timings as per Indian time. Let us know what you think
about this piece in the comments below. Happy Investing!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. At what time does SGX Nifty open?

The SGX Nifty is a derivative that trades on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) which opens at 06:30
PM IST. It operates from 06:30 AM to 11:30 PM, trading for 16 hours a day on all working days. A lot of
Indian traders follow this index to anticipate the direction of the Indian Stock Market.

2. At what time do European markets open in India?

The Euronext Market from the European Union opens at 12:30 PM IST in India. It remains open till 09:00
PM IST. The SIX Swiss Exchange remains open from 01:30 PM IST to 10:00 PM IST, the BME Spanish
Exchange from 01:30 PM IST to 10:00 PM IST, The London Stock Exchange from 01:30 PM to 10:00 PM
IST. There are about 27 markets in Europe and they remain open around the above-mentioned time.
These are the normal trading hours of these markets.

3. At what time do US markets open in India?

Major US stock exchanges, i.e., the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ open at 07:00 PM IST,
and they close at 01:30 AM IST. These are the normal trading hours of the above markets and the other
markets in the US remain open around this time.

4. Can I buy shares at 9 AM?

For the Indian Stock market, you cannot buy stocks at 9 AM as the market opens are 9:15 Am. However,
for some foreign exchanges, shares can be bought at 9 AM, if the exchange from which you are willing to
buy shares has normal trading hours at that time. Some exchanges also allow you to place a pre-market
order or an after-market order, but there is no guarantee that your order will be executed at that time,
i.e., whether your shares will be bought or sold. Further, your depository participant also plays a role in
the time at which orders are accepted.

5. What is Dow Jones’ timing in India?

Dow Jones is an Index and not a stock exchange. Most US stock markets open at 07:00 PM IST and close
at 01:30 AM IST. In their local time, it’s from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM.

6. What are the hours of the stock market?

The hours of the stock market depend on which market is in question. The normal trading hours of the
Indian stock market are from 09:15 AM to 03:30 PM, while in the US, they are from 09:30 AM to 04:00
PM local time, in Europe, they are from 08:00 AM, 09:00 AM or 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM, 05:00 PM or
07:30 PM, depending on the market. Basically, the hours vary from market to market.

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