When people refer to “the stock market” in the United States, they’re usually talking about the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq. Here’s a breakdown of their standard trading hours:
- Regular Trading Hours:
- 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), Monday through Friday.
It’s important to remember that:
- There can be pre-market and after-hours trading sessions.
- Stock market hours can be affected by holidays.
- Also other markets around the world have very different opening and closing times.