HKEX trading hours
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Hong Kong. Main index: Hang Seng Index.
Is HKEX open today?
As of Sunday, November 1, 2026 (Hong Kong): closed right now.
Regular hours
| Session | Hong Kong (GMT+8) | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM | — |
| Afternoon | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM | — |
Trading days: Monday to Friday. The market pauses for lunch from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM local time. On half days it closes at 12:00 PM. The “your time” column shows the current or next trading day in your device’s time zone.
HKEX holidays and early closes
2026
- Thu, Dec 24 Eve of Christmas Day (half-day trading) Early close 12:00 PM
- Fri, Dec 25 Christmas Day Closed
- Thu, Dec 31 Eve of New Year (half-day trading) Early close 12:00 PM
2027
- Fri, Jan 1 The first day of January Closed
- Fri, Feb 5 Eve of Lunar New Year (half-day trading) Early close 12:00 PM
- Mon, Feb 8 The third day of Lunar New Year Closed
- Tue, Feb 9 The fourth day of Lunar New Year Closed
- Fri, Mar 26 Good Friday Closed
- Mon, Mar 29 Easter Monday Closed
- Mon, Apr 5 Ching Ming Festival Closed
- Thu, May 13 The Birthday of the Buddha Closed
- Wed, Jun 9 Tuen Ng Festival Closed
- Thu, Jul 1 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day Closed
- Thu, Sep 16 The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Closed
- Fri, Oct 1 National Day Closed
- Fri, Oct 8 Chung Yeung Festival Closed
- Fri, Dec 24 Eve of Christmas Day (half-day trading) Early close 12:00 PM
- Mon, Dec 27 The first weekday after Christmas Day Closed
- Fri, Dec 31 Eve of New Year (half-day trading) Early close 12:00 PM
Daylight saving time
Hong Kong doesn't observe daylight saving time, so HKEX's hours are fixed in UTC (UTC+8). They still move by an hour for anyone in a zone that does switch.
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Sources
- trading hours
- trading hours (Rules 501/501A: Extended Morning Session applies only to Extended Trading Securities)
- 2026 holidays (circular CT/075/25)
- 2027 holidays (circular CT/077/26)
Hours and holidays checked against the exchange’s own publications on 2026-10-31. Exchanges sometimes add closures at short notice; confirm with your broker before trading.
Frequently asked questions
What are HKEX trading hours?
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing trades Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM local time (Hong Kong, GMT+8). It pauses for lunch from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM.
Is HKEX open today?
The answer at the top of this page is worked out from your device's clock, HKEX's regular hours and its official holiday list.
When is the next HKEX holiday?
Thu, Dec 24: Eve of Christmas Day (half-day trading), an early close at 12:00 PM.
Does HKEX change its hours for daylight saving?
Hong Kong doesn't observe daylight saving time, so HKEX's hours are fixed in UTC (UTC+8). They still move by an hour for anyone in a zone that does switch.