What time does the stock market open
The gist
The US regular stock session runs 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday.
Korean markets open an hour late on Nov 19 for the CSAT exam.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets are open on Election Day.
- Nov 19, 2026KOSPI and KOSDAQ open at 10 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m. instead of 3:30 p.m.; the derivatives market opens at 9:45 a.m. and closes an hour later than usual; the aftermarket opens at 5 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. and still closes at 8 p.m.; the gold market opens at 10 a.m. and closes at its usual 3:30 p.m.
- Nov 19, 2026Nextrade, an alternative exchange, does not operate its premarket (typically 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.) that day.
Key terms
- CSAT
- A standardized test recognized by South Korean universities for college admission, administered annually by KICE.
- KOSPI
- The representative stock market index of South Korea, covering all common stocks traded on the Korea Exchange.
- KOSDAQ
- An electronic stock trading board of Korea Exchange in South Korea, modeled on NASDAQ.
Source: Wikipedia