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- 07:33, Saturday
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- Saturday, 31 October 2026 · ISO week 44 · day 304 of the year
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Global stock markets open according to local business hours, with New York’s NYSE and Nasdaq trading from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern, London’s LSE opening from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Tokyo starting at 9:00 AM local time.
Asian markets, including Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, pause for a lunch break during the trading day, whereas Western markets run continuously. In UTC terms during northern winter, Tokyo trades roughly 0:00–6:30, London 8:00–16:30, and New York 14:30–21:00, creating key overlaps like the London-New York afternoon session from 14:30 to 16:30 UTC.
This guide explains exact operating hours for major exchanges, the impact of daylight saving shifts and regional holidays, and how pre-market, forex, and cryptocurrency trading fit into global schedules.
Sources: US & Nordic Stock Market Schedule
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Further reading: NYSE official hours & calendars
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