US Stock Market Hours in Johannesburg
When do NYSE & NASDAQ open and close in Johannesburg, South Africa?
Trading Hours - Johannesburg Time
| Session | Eastern Time (ET) | Johannesburg Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Market | 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Regular Session | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| After-Hours | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Futures (weekly) | Sun 6:00 PM – Fri 5:00 PM | Sun 1:00 AM – Fri 12:00 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 Johannesburg?
The NYSE opens for regular trading at 4:30 PM Johannesburg time (9:30 AM Eastern Time), Monday through Friday, excluding US federal holidays. Pre-market trading starts earlier at 11:00 AM Johannesburg time (4:00 AM ET).
Is the US stock market open now in Johannesburg?
Check the live status section above for real-time market state and countdown. The regular NYSE and NASDAQ session is open Monday–Friday, 4:30 PM–11:00 PM Johannesburg time (9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET), excluding US holidays.
Do US markets close for Johannesburg local holidays?
No — the NYSE and NASDAQ only close for US federal holidays, not local South Africa 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 Johannesburg?
Yes, but only when the US and South Africa switch on different dates. US DST begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. If Johannesburg observes different DST dates (or none), there will be a 1–2 week window each spring and autumn when the Johannesburg market open time shifts by one hour. The live countdown above always reflects the current correct time.