Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Trading Hours
ASX Opens In
Market Closed
06:53:08
Opens at 10:00
Current time in Sydney: 03:06:51 AM
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM AEST time. Based in Sydney, the ASX is home to the S&P/ASX 200. Use the live countdown above to see exactly when trading opens or closes today, and scroll down for the full session schedule, upcoming holidays, and cross-timezone reference times.
Regular Hours
10:00 - 16:00
Time Zone
AEST
Trading Days/Wk
5
Holidays 2026
7
Trading Days 2026
254
Trading Sessions
Regular Session10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Sydney)
Upcoming Holidays
Mon, Jun 8, 2026Queen's Birthday
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (observed)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Tue, Jan 26, 2027Australia Day
Fri, Mar 26, 2027Good Friday
ASX Hours in Other Time Zones
Regular session converted for today (Thu, May 28, 2026). Daylight saving is applied automatically — the values shift by one hour during DST transition weeks.
Local (AEST)10:00 - 16:00
UK Time (BST)01:00 - 07:00
US Eastern (EDT)20:00 (-1d) - 02:00
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the ASX open?
The Australian Securities Exchange opens at 10:00 AM Sydney time (AEST in winter, AEDT in summer) for regular trading. Opening auction begins at 7:00 AM and transitions to continuous trading at 10:00 AM.
What time does the ASX close?
The ASX closes at 4:00 PM AEST/AEDT, followed by a closing auction that concludes by 4:12 PM.
Is the ASX open on Australian public holidays?
No. The ASX is closed on national public holidays including New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day, Queen's Birthday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
What time is the ASX open in UK time?
Sydney is 10 hours ahead of London in the Australian winter and 11 hours ahead in summer. ASX regular hours correspond to roughly 23:00-05:00 UK time — the session opens while London sleeps and closes before London traders are awake.
Is the ASX open on weekends?
No. The ASX is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What are S&P/ASX 200 trading hours?
ASX 200 constituents trade during standard ASX hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sydney time (AEST/AEDT), Monday to Friday.
When is the next ASX holiday?
The next scheduled ASX holiday is Queen's Birthday on Mon, Jun 8, 2026 (in 11 days). The exchange will be closed for the full day.
How many ASX trading days are there in 2026?
In 2026 the ASX has approximately 254 regular trading days after subtracting weekends and 7 weekday holidays. See the full ASX holiday calendar for every scheduled closure.
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