Is the Shanghai stock market open now?
Gabriel Cooper
Updated on February 09, 2026
Is the Shanghai stock market open now?
The Shanghai Stock Exchange is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm China Standard Time (GMT+08:00).
Is Shanghai stock market closed?
† Indicates the market is closed on a different date than the actual holiday. This is typically the case when a holiday falls on a non-business day….2022 Shanghai Stock Exchange Market Holidays (18)
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Monday, September 12, 2022 | Closed 9 months from now |
Can you buy stocks after hours?
After-hours trading takes place after the trading day for a stock exchange, and it allows you to buy or sell stocks outside of normal trading hours. Typical after-hours trading hours in the U.S. are between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET.
What time does the stock market open and close Pacific time?
US Stock Market Hours for Equity and Equity Options
| Regular Trading Session | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Central Standard Time (CST) – Chicago | 8:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Mountain Standard Time (MST) – Denver | 7:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Pacific Standard Time (PST) – Los Angeles | 6:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Alaskan Standard Time (AKST) – Alaska | 5:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
Why is Shanghai stock market closed?
The Shanghai Stock Exchange is a Chinese stock exchange or bourse based in the city of Shanghai. But the contrast to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Shanghai Stock Exchange is still not entirely open to foreign investors due to tight capital account controls exercised by the Chinese mainland authorities.
What time does China market open PST?
| Country | Exchange | Trading Hours (Mon to Fri) (Local Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Australia* | Australian Securities Exchange | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Canada* | Montreal Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange | 09:30 – 16:00 |
| China | Shanghai Stock Exchange Shenzhen Stock Exchange | 09:30 – 11:30, 13:00 – 15:00 |
| France* | Euronext | 09:00 – 17:30 |
Can I buy stock on the weekend?
Traders can trade stocks over the weekend. While most stock exchanges operate on a 9am-5pm and five days a week format, trading on weekends is made possible through so-called Electronic Communication Networks (ECNs). These enable investors to trade during the pre and post market.
Why do stocks spike after hours?
After-hours trading volume in specific stocks often surges upon the occurrence of market-moving events, such as earnings reports, pre-earnings announcements or M&A activity. Lower liquidity and wider bid-ask spreads are a common feature of after-hours trading.
Can I trade at 4am on TD Ameritrade?
TD Ameritrade offers premarket trading (from 7–9:28 a.m. ET) and again in so-called after-hours trading (from 4:02–8:00 p.m. ET).
