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How do trading sessions differ across global markets?

Marketing & trading

Singapore Exchange (SGX)

Trading Hours (SGT):

  • Pre-market session: 8:30am – 8:59am

  • Morning continuous trading: 9:00am – 12:00pm

  • Midday trading break: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

  • Afternoon continuous trading: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

  • Pre-close routine: 5:00pm – 5:06pm

  • Non-cancel period: 5:06pm – 5:16pm

  • Trade-at-close session: 5:16pm – 5:20pm


United States (NYSE & NASDAQ)

Trading Hours:

  • Regular trading: 9:30am – 4:00pm ET

  • Pre-market: 4:00am – 9:30am ET

  • After-hours: 4:00pm – 8:00pm ET


United Kingdom (LSE)

Trading Hours:

  • Regular trading:

    • 8:00am – 4:30pm GMT

  • Pre-market auction: 7:50am – 8:00am GMT

  • Closing auction: 4:30pm – 4:35pm GMT

Note: The UK observes daylight savings (GMT in winter, BST in summer), which affects the equivalent SGT times.


Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)

Trading Hours (HKT):

  • Pre-market opening: 9:00am – 9:30am

  • Morning session: 9:30am – 12:00pm

  • Extended morning session: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

  • Afternoon session: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

  • Closing auction: 4:00pm – 4:10pm


Japan Exchange (TSE)

Trading Hours (JST):

  • Morning session: 9:00am – 11:30am

  • Midday break: 11:30am – 12:30pm

  • Afternoon session: 12:30pm – 3:00pm

  • No pre-market or after-hours trading


Australia (ASX)

Trading hours are 08:00–14:00 (SGT). Unlike some other markets, ASX trades settle in AUD and are traded per share rather than in round lots. The minimum order size is 1 share for ASX 200 constituents and the top 50 ASX ETFs, or A$500 for other ASX instruments if you don't already hold a position (no minimum once you hold a position). No stamp duty applies to on-market ASX trades.

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