HKEX trading hours
Hong Kong Exchanges, Hong Kong (XHKG)
HKEX is closed.
Pre-market begins Fri, 9:00 AM GMT+8 (Fri, 1:00 AM UTC).
- Pre-market in
- 15 hours 53 minutes
- Venue time (GMT+8)
- 5:06:54 PM
- Your time
- 9:06:54 AM
Hong Kong Exchanges run a morning session from 9:30 a.m. to noon and an afternoon session from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hong Kong time. A pre-opening session comes before 9:30 a.m., and a lunch break covers noon to 1:00 p.m.
HKEX schedule
| Session | Venue time (GMT+8) | Your time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-marketVaries by broker | 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM | 1:00 AM to 1:30 AM |
| Regular session | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM to 8:00 AM |
| Lunch break | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM |
Daylight saving
HKEX follows Asia/Hong_Kong, which does not change its clocks for daylight saving. Its hours stay fixed in local time all year, but they convert differently for visitors in zones that do change.
Holidays
The next HKEX closure is Day following Chung Yeung Festival on Mon, Oct 19, 2026. Dates come from the official exchange calendar and already feed the live status above.
| Date | Holiday and market status |
|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Day following Chung Yeung FestivalClosed |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve (half day)Early close, 12:00 PM |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas DayClosed |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve (half day)Early close, 12:00 PM |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's DayClosed |
Full HKEX holiday calendar or the official HKEX site.
Frequently asked questions
- What are HKEX trading hours?
- The regular HKEX session runs 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Hong Kong time, Monday to Friday.
- Is HKEX open on weekends?
- No. Regular trading is Monday to Friday, so HKEX is closed on the remaining days of the week.
- Does HKEX close for lunch?
- Yes. HKEX pauses from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Hong Kong time.
- Does HKEX have pre-market or after-hours trading?
- Extended-hours windows are listed here as pre-market 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Hong Kong time. Access and exact times vary by broker, so check with yours.
- Do HKEX hours change with daylight saving?
- HKEX follows Asia/Hong_Kong, which does not change its clocks for daylight saving. Its hours stay fixed in local time all year, but they convert differently for visitors in zones that do change.
- Where are the official HKEX hours?
- The exchange publishes its hours and calendar at https://www.hkex.com.hk/Services/Trading-hours-and-Calendars/Trading-Hours?sc_lang=en. Always verify there before trading.