🇬🇧 LSE · US Eastern Time
LSE Trading Hours in US Eastern Time
Regular session: 03:00 - 11:30 EDT
LSE Closes In
Market Open
Midday Lull
05:44:50
Closes at 16:30
Current time in London: 10:45:09 AM
This page shows the London Stock Exchange (LSE) trading schedule converted to US Eastern Time for today (Thursday, April 23, 2026). Daylight saving is applied automatically — during DST transition weeks the converted times shift by one hour. The LSE itself is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30 local time except on scheduled holidays.
All Sessions Converted to US Eastern Time
SessionLocal (London)US Eastern Time (EDT)
Regular Session08:00 - 16:3003:00 - 11:30
Times shown in EDT (US Eastern Time) for today. A "(+1d)" or "(-1d)" suffix means the session crosses midnight in the converted zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the LSE open in US Eastern Time?
Today (Thursday, April 23, 2026) the LSE regular session opens at 03:00 EDT. The underlying LSE open is 08:00 local time.
What time does the LSE close in US Eastern Time?
Today the LSE regular session closes at 11:30 EDT. The underlying LSE close is 16:30 local time.
Does daylight saving affect LSE hours in US Eastern Time?
Yes. The times shown reflect today's active daylight-saving rules for both zones. During DST transition weeks the conversion can shift by one hour compared with the previous or following day.
Is the LSE open right now?
The live status at the top of this page shows whether the LSE is currently open. The countdown displays the exact time until the next session opens or closes, in your browser's local time zone.
Do UK market hours overlap with US trading hours?
Yes. UK equity markets close at 16:30 London time which converts to 11:30 ET during most of the year. US markets open at 09:30 ET which is 14:30 London time. There is roughly a 2-hour overlap window between 09:30 ET and 11:30 ET when both the LSE and NYSE/NASDAQ are simultaneously open.