Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Trading Hours
SSE Opens In
Market Closed
08:23:08
Opens at 09:30
Current time in Shanghai: 01:06:51 AM
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM CST time, with a lunch break from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Based in Shanghai, the SSE is home to the SSE Composite. 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 - 15:00
Time Zone
CST
Trading Days/Wk
5
Holidays 2026
15
Trading Days 2026
246
Trading Sessions
Regular Session9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Shanghai)
Regular Session1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Shanghai)
Upcoming Holidays
Fri, Jun 19, 2026Dragon Boat Festival
Thu, Oct 1, 2026National Day
Fri, Oct 2, 2026National Day
Sat, Oct 3, 2026National Day
Sun, Oct 4, 2026National Day
Mon, Oct 5, 2026National Day
SSE 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 (CST)09:30 - 15:00
UK Time (BST)02:30 - 08:00
US Eastern (EDT)21:30 (-1d) - 03:00
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Shanghai Stock Exchange open?
The SSE opens at 9:30 AM China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) for the morning session.
Does the SSE have a lunch break?
Yes. The SSE has a 1.5-hour lunch break from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CST. The afternoon session runs from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CST.
When is the SSE closed for Golden Week?
The SSE is closed for the full week around Chinese National Day (typically October 1-7) and for Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) for about a week in late January or February. The exchange sometimes schedules make-up trading sessions on adjacent weekends.
Is the SSE open on weekends?
The SSE is closed on standard Saturdays and Sundays, though the Chinese government occasionally designates weekend make-up sessions after long holidays.
What time is the SSE open in UK time?
Shanghai runs on UTC+8 year-round (no DST). During UK winter (GMT) the SSE runs 01:30-03:30 and 05:00-07:00 UK time; during UK summer (BST) it is 02:30-04:30 and 06:00-08:00.
When is the next SSE holiday?
The next scheduled SSE holiday is Dragon Boat Festival on Fri, Jun 19, 2026 (in 22 days). The exchange will be closed for the full day.
How many SSE trading days are there in 2026?
In 2026 the SSE has approximately 246 regular trading days after subtracting weekends and 15 weekday holidays. See the full SSE holiday calendar for every scheduled closure.
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