As some global markets will soon switch to winter time, Gate CFD will adjust the trading hours for selected global index CFDs in phases on October 25, 2026, and November 1, 2026, due to changes in the trading hours of the relevant markets. The specific arrangements are as follows:
Trading Hours Adjustment Schedule
Phase 1: From October 25, 2026
Due to European markets switching to winter time, the trading hours for the following six index CFDs will be adjusted on October 25, 2026, and remain in effect through October 31.
Trading Instruments | Symbol | Adjusted Trading Hours (GMT+3) |
|---|
EURO STOXX 50 | EUSTX50 | 10:00–24:00 |
German DAX 40 | GER40 | 03:15–24:00 |
UK FTSE 100 | UK100 | 04:00–24:00 |
France CAC 40 | FRA40 | 10:00–24:00 |
Swiss SMI20 | SWI20 | 10:00–24:00 |
Netherlands AEX25 | NETH25 | 10:00–24:00 |
Phase 2: From November 1, 2026
Due to further changes to the trading hours of related markets, Gate CFD will adjust the trading hours for the following 12 index products starting November 1, 2026:
Trading Instruments | Symbol | Adjusted Trading Hours (GMT+3) |
|---|
Australia 200 | AUS200 | 00:50–07:30; 08:10–23:00 |
EURO STOXX 50 | EUSTX50 | 09:00–23:00 |
German DAX 40 | GER40 | 02:15–23:00 |
UK FTSE 100 | UK100 | 03:00–23:00 |
France CAC 40 | FRA40 | 09:00–23:00 |
Swiss SMI20 | SWI20 | 09:00–23:00 |
Netherlands AEX25 | NETH25 | 09:00–23:00 |
Hang Seng Index | HK50 | 03:15–06:00; 07:00–10:30; 11:15–21:00 |
China H-Shares | HSCHKD | 03:15–06:00; 07:00–10:30; 11:15–21:00 |
China A50 | CHCUSD | 03:00–10:30; 11:00–22:45 |
Singapore Straits Times Index | SGCSGD | 02:30–11:20; 11:50–22:45 |
Taiwan MSCI | TW88 | 02:45–07:45; 08:15–22:45 |
Switching Arrangement Notes:
All trading hours above are based on platform server time (GMT+3), and the platform server time zone remains unchanged. Beijing time (UTC+8) is 5 hours ahead of the above times.
Both October 25, 2026, and November 1, 2026, fall on Sundays, and the corresponding first regular trading days after the adjustments will be October 26 (Monday) and November 2 (Monday), respectively.
AUS200 (Australia 200) previously adjusted its trading hours on October 4 and will adjust them again on November 1. The original trading hours were 01:50–08:30 and 09:10–23:00. After the adjustment, they will be 00:50–07:30 and 08:10–23:00 (GMT+3).
In the event of market holidays or other special arrangements, the actual trading hours are subject to the schedule displayed on the Gate CFD trading platform.
Other Impacts
Trading Hours Changes: Please note the adjustments to market opening, closing, and intraday break times for the relevant instruments, and plan your trading accordingly.
Positions and Pending Orders: This trading hours adjustment does not affect the validity of existing positions, pending orders, or take-profit and stop-loss settings. Related orders will still be executed in accordance with platform trading rules.
Trading Risks: Reduced liquidity, wider spreads, or price gaps may occur during market open, market close, and trading session transitions. Please manage your position size and margin appropriately and practice risk management.
If there are further changes to the related trading hours, Gate will update them in a timely manner through official announcements. For specific trading hours, please refer to the real-time display on the contract information page for each instrument on the trading platform.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Gate Team
October 24, 2026
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