Stock market hours
The US stock market is open 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays.
Pre-market trading runs from 4:00 AM ET and after-hours trading until 8:00 PM ET.
Today: Yes, the US stock market is open today, Tuesday, November 10. Live status.
Trading hours in every US time zone
| Eastern (ET) | Central (CT) | Mountain (MT) | Pacific (PT) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-market opens | 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| Market opens | 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Market closes | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| After hours ends | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Every US time zone changes its clocks on the same dates, so these hold all year. Arizona doesn't observe daylight saving time: it matches Pacific Time from March to November and Mountain Time the rest of the year.
The three sessions
- Pre-market, 4:00 to 9:30 AM ET. Electronic trading before the open on Nasdaq and NYSE Arca. Overnight earnings and news get their first reaction here. Many brokers start later, often at 7:00 or 8:00 AM.
- Regular session, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET. The opening and closing auctions set the day's official open and close, and most of the day's volume trades.
- After hours, 4:00 to 8:00 PM ET. Trading after the close, when many companies report earnings. How the extended sessions differ.
There is no lunch break, and the exchanges are closed on weekends. Some brokers offer overnight trading in selected stocks through alternative trading systems, and Nasdaq has proposed 24-hour weekday trading; the hours above are the exchanges' own sessions.
Early closes
On a few days a year the regular session ends at 1:00 PM ET and after hours at 5:00 PM ET.
- Friday, November 27, 2026: Day after Thanksgiving
- Thursday, December 24, 2026: Christmas Eve
- Friday, November 26, 2027: Day after Thanksgiving
Next market holidays
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed all day |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | Day after Thanksgiving | Closes 1:00 PM ET |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | Closes 1:00 PM ET |
See every closure on the stock market holidays page. Source: the NYSE hours and calendars.
Questions people ask
What are the stock market hours?
The NYSE and Nasdaq are open 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. Pre-market trading runs from 4:00 AM ET and after-hours trading until 8:00 PM ET.
What time does the stock market open in Pacific Time?
6:30 AM PT, and it closes at 1:00 PM PT. Pre-market starts at 1:00 AM PT and after hours ends at 5:00 PM PT.
What time does the stock market open in Central Time?
8:30 AM CT, and it closes at 3:00 PM CT. Pre-market starts at 3:00 AM CT and after hours ends at 7:00 PM CT.
Does the stock market close for lunch?
No. US exchanges trade straight through from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET with no midday break.
Is the stock market open 24 hours?
No. The exchanges' official sessions run from 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET, with regular trading from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Some brokers offer overnight trading in selected stocks through alternative trading systems, and Nasdaq has proposed 24-hour weekday trading.
Does the stock market close early on some days?
Yes. On a few days a year, such as the day after Thanksgiving, regular trading ends at 1:00 PM ET and after-hours trading at 5:00 PM ET.
Market reference
Timed to the bell.
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