US Stock Market Hours in Dubai
When do NYSE & NASDAQ open and close in Dubai, UAE?
Trading Hours - Dubai Time
| Session | Eastern Time (ET) | Dubai Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Market | 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
| Regular Session | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM |
| After-Hours | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Futures (weekly) | Sun 6:00 PM – Fri 5:00 PM | Sun 3:00 AM – Fri 2:00 AM |
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 Dubai?
The NYSE opens for regular trading at 6:30 PM Dubai time (9:30 AM Eastern Time), Monday through Friday, excluding US federal holidays. Pre-market trading starts earlier at 1:00 PM Dubai time (4:00 AM ET).
Is the US stock market open now in Dubai?
Check the live status section above for real-time market state and countdown. The regular NYSE and NASDAQ session is open Monday–Friday, 6:30 PM–1:00 AM Dubai time (9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET), excluding US holidays.
Do US markets close for Dubai local holidays?
No — the NYSE and NASDAQ only close for US federal holidays, not local UAE 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 Dubai?
Yes, but only when the US and UAE switch on different dates. US DST begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. If Dubai observes different DST dates (or none), there will be a 1–2 week window each spring and autumn when the Dubai market open time shifts by one hour. The live countdown above always reflects the current correct time.