National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Trading Hours
NSE Opens In
Market Closed
10:36:24
Opens at 2026-05-29 09:15
Current time in Kolkata: 10:38:35 PM
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is open Monday to Friday from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST time. Based in Mumbai, the NSE is home to the Nifty 50. 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
09:15 - 15:30
Time Zone
IST
Trading Days/Wk
5
Holidays 2026
15
Trading Days 2026
246
Trading Sessions
Regular Session9:15 AM - 3:30 PM (Kolkata)
Upcoming Holidays
Fri, Jun 26, 2026Muharram
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Independence Day
Tue, Aug 18, 2026Janmashtami
Thu, Sep 3, 2026Milad-un-Nabi
Fri, Oct 2, 2026Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Tue, Oct 20, 2026Dussehra
NSE 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 (IST)09:15 - 15:30
UK Time (BST)04:45 - 11:00
US Eastern (EDT)23:45 (-1d) - 06:00
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the NSE India open?
The National Stock Exchange of India opens at 9:15 AM India Standard Time (IST) for regular trading. A pre-open session runs from 9:00 to 9:15 IST for order entry and matching.
What time does the NSE close?
The NSE closes at 3:30 PM IST. A post-close session runs from 3:40 to 4:00 PM IST for closing-price orders.
How many holidays does the NSE observe?
The NSE observes approximately 15-16 trading holidays per year, including Republic Day, Holi, Good Friday, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas. The calendar shifts year to year based on lunar-dependent religious festivals.
Is the NSE open on weekends?
No. The NSE is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What are Nifty 50 trading hours?
Nifty 50 constituents trade on the NSE during standard hours: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST, Monday to Friday.
When is the next NSE holiday?
The next scheduled NSE holiday is Muharram on Fri, Jun 26, 2026 (in 29 days). The exchange will be closed for the full day.
How many NSE trading days are there in 2026?
In 2026 the NSE has approximately 246 regular trading days after subtracting weekends and 15 weekday holidays. See the full NSE holiday calendar for every scheduled closure.
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