2025-2026 US Stock Market Opening Hours at a Glance: A Must-Have Quick Reference Guide for Taiwanese Investors

Quick Check: During the winter period (from November 2, 2025), the regular trading hours for US stocks are from 22:30 to 05:00 Taiwan time the next day.

When does the US stock market open? Complete breakdown of trading hours

The US stock market consists of several independently operated exchanges, mainly including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the American Stock Exchange. Although each exchange operates independently, most trading hours are synchronized in most cases.

Below are the standard trading hours for US stocks (Eastern Time):

| Trading Session | Time | Trading Days | |------------------|-------|--------------| | Pre-market trading | 4:00 - 9:30 | Monday to Friday | | Regular trading | 9:30 - 16:00 | Monday to Friday | | After-hours trading | 16:00 - 20:00 | Monday to Friday |

How many hours difference do Taiwanese people experience when the US stock market opens?

Due to the US switching between daylight saving time and standard time, while Taiwan maintains a fixed time year-round, investors must adjust their trading hours according to US time changes.

Standard Time (from the first Sunday in November at 2:00 AM to the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM):

| US Stock Trading Hours | Corresponding Taiwan Time | |------------------------|---------------------------| | 9:30~16:00 (Regular Trading) | 22:30~Next day 5:00 | | 4:00~9:30 (Pre-market) | 17:00~22:30 | | 16:00~20:00 (After-hours) | 5:00~9:00 |

Daylight Saving Time (from the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM to the first Sunday in November at 2:00 AM):

| US Stock Trading Hours | Corresponding Taiwan Time | |------------------------|---------------------------| | 9:30~16:00 (Regular Trading) | 21:30~Next day 4:00 | | 4:00~9:30 (Pre-market) | 16:30~21:30 | | 16:00~20:00 (After-hours) | 4:00~8:00 |

Don't make mistakes! 2025 US stock market holiday schedule

The US stock market closes or has early closing on public holidays. Taiwanese investors should mark these dates in advance to avoid missing trading opportunities.

2025 US stock market holiday schedule:

| Date | Holiday | Notes | |-------|---------|--------| | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Closed | | Jan 20 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed | | Feb 17 | Washington's Birthday | Closed | | Apr 18 | Good Friday | Closed | | May 26 | Memorial Day | Closed | | Jun 19 | Juneteenth | Closed | | Jul 3 | Day before Independence Day | Closes 3 hours early | | Jul 4 | Independence Day | Closed | | Sep 1 | Labor Day | Closed | | Nov 27 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed | | Nov 28 | Day after Thanksgiving | Closes 3 hours early | | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Closes 3 hours early | | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Closed |

2026 US stock market holiday schedule:

| Date | Holiday | Notes | |-------|---------|--------| | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Closed | | Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Closed | | Feb 16 | Washington's Birthday | Closed | | Apr 3 | Good Friday | Closed | | May 25 | Memorial Day | Closed | | Jun 19 | Juneteenth | Closed | | Jul 3 | Independence Day (Friday) | Closed | | Jul 4 | Independence Day | Closed | | Sep 7 | Labor Day | Closed | | Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed | | Nov 27 | Day after Thanksgiving | Closes 3 hours early | | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Closes 3 hours early | | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Closed |

What are the main US stock exchanges? Features explained

The biggest difference between US stocks and Taiwanese stocks is that — Taiwan has only one exchange, but the US has three major exchanges operating independently. While their trading hours are synchronized, the listed stocks, trading methods, and market characteristics vary.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

As the world's largest stock exchange (by total market value of listed stocks), NYSE lists over 3,500 stocks, mainly traditional large-cap blue-chip companies. Although electronic, floor trading still plays an important role, especially for large institutional trades in pricing and execution.

NASDAQ Stock Market

NASDAQ is the world's first electronic stock exchange, operating entirely via electronic systems, with investors trading directly via phone or internet. Tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and others are listed here, making NASDAQ often seen as a tech stock indicator.

American Stock Exchange (AMEX)

The third-largest US trading market, mainly listing small- and mid-cap stocks. Its trading mode is similar to NYSE. Its unique feature is that it is the only exchange offering stocks, futures, and derivatives trading simultaneously. After 2008, it was merged into NYSE American.

Trading rules quick tips

• Trading currency: USD
• Minimum trading unit: 1 share
• Settlement cycle: T+3 (delivery on the third business day after trading)
• Commission: About 1% for manual orders; 0.5%-1% for electronic trading

Taiwanese investors in US stocks should remember these basic times and rules, especially time zone adjustments, to seize every trading opportunity.