US Stock Market Hours in London
When do NYSE & NASDAQ open and close in London, United Kingdom?
Trading Hours - London Time
| Session | Eastern Time (ET) | London Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Market | 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Regular Session | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| After-Hours | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Futures (weekly) | Sun 6:00 PM – Fri 5:00 PM | Sun 11:00 PM – Fri 10:00 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 London?
The NYSE opens for regular trading at 2:30 PM London time (9:30 AM Eastern Time), Monday through Friday, excluding US federal holidays. Pre-market trading starts earlier at 9:00 AM London time (4:00 AM ET).
Is the US stock market open now in London?
Check the live status section above for real-time market state and countdown. The regular NYSE and NASDAQ session is open Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–9:00 PM London time (9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET), excluding US holidays.
Do US markets close for London local holidays?
No — the NYSE and NASDAQ only close for US federal holidays, not local United Kingdom 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 London?
Yes, but only when the US and United Kingdom switch on different dates. US DST begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. If London observes different DST dates (or none), there will be a 1–2 week window each spring and autumn when the London market open time shifts by one hour. The live countdown above always reflects the current correct time.