US Stock Market Hours in Chicago
When do NYSE & NASDAQ open and close in Chicago, United States?
Trading Hours - Chicago Time
| Session | Eastern Time (ET) | Chicago Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Market | 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM | 3:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
| Regular Session | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| After-Hours | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Futures (weekly) | Sun 6:00 PM – Fri 5:00 PM | Sun 5:00 PM – Fri 4:00 PM |
Times shown for US Eastern Standard Time. During daylight saving transitions, times may shift ±1 hour for US or local DST changes. Check the live countdown for current times.
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What time does the NYSE open in Chicago?
The NYSE opens for regular trading at 8:30 AM Chicago time (9:30 AM Eastern Time), Monday through Friday, excluding US federal holidays. Pre-market trading starts earlier at 3:00 AM Chicago time (4:00 AM ET).
Is the US stock market open now in Chicago?
Check the live status section above for real-time market state and countdown. The regular NYSE and NASDAQ session is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM Chicago time (9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET), excluding US holidays.
Do US markets close for Chicago local holidays?
No — the NYSE and NASDAQ only close for US federal holidays, not local United States holidays. See the complete US market holiday schedule. The US market operates on Eastern Time regardless of local time zones.
Does daylight saving time affect US market hours in Chicago?
Yes, but only when the US and United States switch on different dates. US DST begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. If Chicago observes different DST dates (or none), there will be a 1–2 week window each spring and autumn when the Chicago market open time shifts by one hour. The live countdown above always reflects the current correct time.