Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Trading Hours
HKEX Opens In
Market Closed
08:22:17
Opens at 09:30
Current time in Hong Kong: 01:07:42 AM
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM HKT time, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Based in Hong Kong, the HKEX is home to the Hang Seng. 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
09:30 - 16:00
Time Zone
HKT
Trading Days/Wk
5
Holidays 2026
13
Trading Days 2026
248
Trading Sessions
Regular Session9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Hong Kong)
Regular Session1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Hong Kong)
Upcoming Holidays
Fri, Jun 19, 2026Tuen Ng Festival
Wed, Jul 1, 2026HKSAR Establishment Day
Thu, Oct 1, 2026National Day
Wed, Oct 7, 2026Chung Yeung Festival
Mon, Oct 19, 2026Day After Mid-Autumn Festival
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
HKEX 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 (HKT)09:30 - 16:00
UK Time (BST)02:30 - 09:00
US Eastern (EDT)21:30 (-1d) - 04:00
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Hong Kong Stock Exchange open?
HKEX opens at 9:30 AM Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8) for the morning session.
Does HKEX have a lunch break?
Yes. HKEX has a 1-hour lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM HKT. The afternoon session runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM HKT.
What time does HKEX close?
HKEX closes at 4:00 PM HKT after the afternoon session, followed by a 10-minute closing auction.
What time is HKEX open in UK time?
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of UTC. During UK winter (GMT) HKEX runs 01:30-04:00 and 05:00-08:00 UK time; during UK summer (BST) it is 02:30-05:00 and 06:00-09:00.
Is HKEX open on weekends?
No. HKEX is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and observes both Hong Kong public holidays and traditional Chinese festivals like Lunar New Year.
What are Hang Seng trading hours?
Hang Seng Index constituents trade on HKEX during standard hours: 9:30-12:00 and 13:00-16:00 HKT, Monday to Friday.
When is the next HKEX holiday?
The next scheduled HKEX holiday is Tuen Ng Festival on Fri, Jun 19, 2026 (in 22 days). The exchange will be closed for the full day.
How many HKEX trading days are there in 2026?
In 2026 the HKEX has approximately 248 regular trading days after subtracting weekends and 13 weekday holidays. See the full HKEX holiday calendar for every scheduled closure.
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