Korea Exchange (KRX) Trading Hours
KRX Opens In
Market Closed
49:51:50
Opens at 2026-10-19 09:00
Current time in Seoul: 07:08:09 AM
The Korea Exchange (KRX) is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM KST time. Based in Seoul, the KRX is home to the KOSPI. 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
09:00 - 15:30
Time Zone
KST
Trading Days/Wk
5
Holidays 2026
10
Trading Days 2026
251
Trading Sessions
Regular Session9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Seoul)
Upcoming Holidays
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Year's Eve
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Sat, Feb 6, 2027Seollal (Lunar New Year)
Sun, Feb 7, 2027Seollal (Lunar New Year)
Mon, Feb 8, 2027Seollal (Lunar New Year)
KRX Hours in Other Time Zones
Regular session converted for today (Fri, Oct 16, 2026). Daylight saving is applied automatically — the values shift by one hour during DST transition weeks.
Local (KST)09:00 - 15:30
UK Time (BST)01:00 - 07:30
US Eastern (EDT)20:00 (-1d) - 02:30
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Korea Exchange open?
The KRX opens at 9:00 AM Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) for regular trading. Korea does not observe daylight saving.
What time does the KRX close?
The KRX closes at 3:30 PM KST, followed by a closing single-price auction.
When is the KRX closed for Chuseok?
The KRX is closed for Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), typically 3 trading days in September or October. It is also closed for Seollal (Lunar New Year) for about 3 trading days in late January or February.
Is the KRX open on weekends?
No. The KRX is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What are KOSPI trading hours?
KOSPI constituents trade on the KRX during standard hours: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM KST, Monday to Friday.
When is the next KRX holiday?
The next scheduled KRX holiday is Christmas Day on Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 70 days). The exchange will be closed for the full day.
How many KRX trading days are there in 2026?
In 2026 the KRX has approximately 251 regular trading days after subtracting weekends and 10 weekday holidays. See the full KRX holiday calendar for every scheduled closure.
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