2025-2026 US Stock Trading Schedule Quick Reference: Time Zone Conversion, Market Holidays, and Trading Rules Complete Guide

Latest Announcement: The United States has transitioned to Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 AM on November 2, 2025. The current regular trading hours are from 22:30 to 5:00 the next day, Taiwan time.

Major U.S. Stock Exchanges and Their Operating Mechanisms

The U.S. securities market consists of several independently operated exchanges, among which the three largest are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ), and American Stock Exchange (AMEX). While each exchange is managed independently, their trading hours are generally synchronized.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the world’s largest stock trading hub by market capitalization, listing over 3,500 securities. Its trading model combines electronic and on-floor trading, with on-floor trading still playing a key role in block trades and price discovery.

NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ) is the world’s first electronic trading market, primarily conducting trades via phone and internet. Many listed companies are tech giants such as Apple and Microsoft.

American Stock Exchange (AMEX, now NYSE American) is the third-largest U.S. trading market, focusing on small- and mid-cap stocks, and is the only exchange offering trading in stocks, futures, and derivatives simultaneously.

Overview of U.S. Stock Trading Hours: A Complete Table of Rules

U.S. stock trading is divided into three sessions, all based on Eastern Time (ET):

The trading currency is USD, with a standard lot size of 1 share. Settlement occurs on T+3 (trade date plus three business days). Fees are approximately 1% for manual trades and 0.5%-1% for electronic trades.

Understanding Time Difference Changes: Daylight Saving and Standard Time Transition Rules

Taiwan maintains a fixed time difference with the U.S., but since the U.S. observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) while Taiwan does not, investors need to adjust their time awareness seasonally.

U.S. DST begins at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March and ends at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November, during which clocks are set forward by 1 hour. Standard time resumes from 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November to 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March, with clocks turned back 1 hour. Note that some states may have specific regulations.

When the U.S. switches to Standard Time, the time difference with Taiwan becomes 13 hours. During this period, the regular U.S. trading hours (ET 9:30-16:00) correspond to 22:30 to 5:00 Taiwan time.

2025 U.S. Stock Market Holidays Schedule

Investors should pay close attention to the following public holidays to avoid misjudging trading opportunities:

2026 U.S. Stock Market Holidays Schedule

For planning purposes, the full holiday schedule for 2026 is listed below:

U.S. Economic Data Release Times and Trading Impact

Economic data releases in the U.S. significantly influence global financial markets. Key indicators such as unemployment figures, Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Non-Farm Payrolls are typically released on specific dates each month during Eastern Time. Investors should monitor these release times closely to seize market volatility opportunities. Many major data releases occur during regular trading hours, often causing sharp price movements immediately upon announcement.

Major Global Stock Markets Trading Hours (Reference)

For diversified investment portfolios, here are the trading hours of other major stock markets: