Trading hours in the main US markets: NYSE, Nasdaq, and NYSE American

When the New York Stock Exchange Opens and Closes

The New York Stock Exchange, popularly known as Wall Street due to its location on the famous New York street, represents the largest stock market in the world. Its regular trading hours run from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, both times expressed in the Eastern Time zone (ET).

However, investors wishing to trade outside of standard hours have access to extended sessions. Pre-market trading extends from 4:00 am to 9:30 am, allowing transactions before the official market open. Similarly, after the regular session closes, there is an after-market period operating from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The New York Stock Exchange calendar remains closed during 10 holidays in 2025, including dates such as January 1 (New Year), January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 17 (Washington’s Birthday), April 18 (Good Friday), May 26 (Memorial Day), June 19 (Juneteenth), July 4 (Independence Day), September 1 (Labor Day), November 27 (Thanksgiving), and December 25 (Christmas).

The Nasdaq: Features and Operating Hours

The Nasdaq, whose name derives from the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation, is the second most important stock exchange in the United States. Its main distinguishing feature is being home to technology and biotechnology companies, although it also hosts firms from other sectors such as hospitality and transportation.

Nasdaq trading sessions operate on the same schedule as the NYSE, with opening at 9:30 am and closing at 4:00 pm. The pre-market begins at 4:00 am and ends at 9:30 am, while the after-market runs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, all according to Eastern Time.

Nasdaq has two main indices: the Nasdaq 100, composed of the 100 largest companies in the market, and the Nasdaq Composite, which includes all listed companies. Both indices are reviewed annually in October, with potential adjustments made in December.

Regarding closing dates, Nasdaq observes nearly the same holidays as the NYSE, with the notable exception of Juneteenth, which was recognized as a recent federal holiday by the Biden administration in 2021 and does not have an extended tradition across all markets.

NYSE American (AMEX): The Market for Growing Companies

NYSE American, part of the New York Stock Exchange structure, is distinguished as the destination for small caps or small capitalization companies. This segment hosts emerging firms with high potential for appreciation, although characterized by higher volatility and lower liquidity compared to large caps.

The regular session at NYSE American begins at 9:30 am and ends at 4:00 pm. However, the extended pre-market hours start later, between 7:00 am and 9:30 am, while the after-market maintains the same range as other markets: from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

As an integral part of the NYSE, NYSE American observes the same holiday calendar as the NYSE, with all 10 holidays in 2025.

Time Zone Correspondence of the New York Stock Market in Spanish-speaking Cities

For investors located in Spanish-speaking territories, understanding the time equivalence is essential. When the New York market opens at 9:30 am ET, the local times in various capitals are:

This information is valid for both Nasdaq and NYSE American, allowing international traders to plan their trading activities according to their local time zones.