Stock Market Hours

The NYSE-London overlap

From 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM New York time (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM in London), the New York Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange are both in session — the single most liquid trading window in global equities and FX, since the two largest Western financial centers are active at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the stock market open right now?

No major exchange covered here is currently in its regular trading session — check the table above for each one's next open time.

What is the NYSE-LSE overlap window?

The New York Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange overlap from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM New York time (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM London time) — the most liquid trading window in global markets, since both major Western exchanges are active simultaneously.

Why do some Asian exchanges close for lunch?

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore all pause trading for a midday recess (roughly 11:30 AM-1 PM local time) — a long-standing convention from when trades were settled manually and markets needed a break to process the morning session.