Futures Markets
Futures Trading Hours
Nearly 24/5 Electronic Trading
Futures markets are closed for the weekend
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ESE-mini S&P 500
Electronic: 5:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun-Fri)Daily Halt: 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
CME Globex
05:55:57 AM
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NQE-mini NASDAQ-100
Electronic: 5:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun-Fri)Daily Halt: 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
CME Globex
05:55:57 AM
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YME-mini Dow
Electronic: 5:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun-Fri)Daily Halt: 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
CBOT
05:55:57 AM
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CLCrude Oil (WTI)
Electronic: 6:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun-Fri)
NYMEX
06:55:57 AM
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GCGold
Electronic: 6:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun-Fri)
COMEX
06:55:57 AM
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ZB30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond
Electronic: 5:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun-Fri)
CBOT
05:55:57 AM
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6EEuro FX
Electronic: 5:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun-Fri)
CME Globex
05:55:57 AM
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VXVIX Futures
Electronic: 5:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun-Fri)Daily Halt: 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
CFE
05:55:57 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
When do futures markets open?
Most CME Globex futures open Sunday at 5:00 PM CT (6:00 PM ET) and trade nearly 24 hours through Friday at 4:00 PM CT. There is a daily trading halt from 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM CT for index futures.
Can I trade futures 24 hours?
Nearly. Futures trade approximately 23 hours per day, 5 days a week. There are brief daily maintenance halts, and markets close from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening.
What is the daily trading halt?
Index futures (ES, NQ, YM) have a 15-minute halt from 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM CT daily for settlement calculations. Energy and metals futures trade more continuously.
Are futures open on holidays?
CME Group may close or have shortened sessions on US holidays. Check the CME Group holiday calendar for specific dates.