What time do the US stocks open? Complete trading schedule for 2025-2026 and corresponding times in Taiwan

Quick Reference: The United States entered Daylight Saving Time on November 2, 2025. Regular trading opens at 10:30 PM Taiwan time and closes at 5:00 AM the next day (Winter Time).

1. What Time Does the US Stock Market Open? Complete Time Comparison Table

The US stock market consists of multiple independent exchanges, mainly including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the American Stock Exchange. Although each exchange operates independently, in most cases, their opening and closing times are synchronized.

Below is a detailed schedule of the US stock trading sessions:

US Stock Trading Rules

Main Exchanges: New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, American Stock Exchange (AMEX)

Basic Trading Info: Denominated in USD, minimum trading unit is 1 share, settlement T+3, fees are 1% manual or 0.5%-1% electronic.

2. Key Information for Taiwanese Investors: When Does the US Stock Market Open? (Taiwan Time)

The US observes Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time, while Taiwan’s time remains constant year-round. Therefore, Taiwanese investors need to adjust trading times seasonally.

US DST rules: Starts at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March and ends at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November, moving clocks forward 1 hour in spring; Standard Time begins at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November and ends at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March, moving clocks back 1 hour in fall. Note that different states may have their own regulations.

US Regular Trading Hours Corresponding to Taiwan Local Time

In simple terms, during winter time, when does the US stock market open? The answer is 10:30 PM Taiwan time; during summer time, it opens at 9:30 PM Taiwan time.

3. Complete List of US Stock Market Holidays in 2025 and 2026

The US stock market closes or has early closing on public holidays. Taiwanese investors should plan ahead to avoid trading on non-trading days.

2025 US Market Holidays

2026 US Market Holidays

4. Introduction to the Three Major Exchanges

The biggest difference between US and Taiwanese stocks is that, Taiwan stocks are traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, while US stocks are dispersed across three major exchanges. Each operates independently, so opening, closing, and prices may vary slightly.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

The NYSE is the world’s largest stock exchange by total market capitalization of listed securities, with over 3,500 listed stocks. Currently, it mainly uses electronic trading, but floor trading still plays an important role, especially for setting prices and handling large institutional trades.

NASDAQ

NASDAQ is the world’s first fully electronic securities market, distinguished from NYSE by being a virtual exchange rather than a physical location. Investors mainly trade via phone or internet. NASDAQ-listed stocks are primarily high-tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, and other tech giants.

American Stock Exchange (AMEX)

The AMEX is the third-largest US trading market, similar in operation to NYSE. Its特色在於挂牌股票主要為中小盤股票，同時也是唯一能同時進行股票、期貨和衍生品交易的交易所。2008年被紐約交易所合併後，現更名為NYSE American。

5. Major Global Stock Markets Opening Times for Reference

Besides US stocks, Taiwanese investors can also pay attention to trading hours of other countries’ stock markets: