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CME Globex equity index futures hours

CME Globex equity index futures sessions shown in Etc/UTC for 11 November 2026. The exchange publishes local hours in America/Chicago.

Open

closes at 16:00

CME Globex local time: 23:11. Your selected time zone: 05:11.

Sessions

VenueSessions in Etc/UTCStatusLocal zone
CME GlobexGlobex week 23:00-22:00
Equity index regular hours 14:30-21:15
Daily pause 22:00-23:00		Opencloses at 16:00America/Chicago

Next holidays and early closes

  • 25 December 2026: Christmas Day - closed.

Overlaps with other main venues

  • 13:00-14:30 in Etc/UTC with CME Globex, B3.
  • 14:30-20:55 in Etc/UTC with CME Globex, B3, NYSE, Nasdaq, TSX.
  • 20:55-21:00 in Etc/UTC with CME Globex, NYSE, Nasdaq, TSX.

Upcoming changes

  • No announced schedule changes.

Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-11-10.

Times are for information only and can change. Check with your exchange or broker before trading. Not financial advice.

Quick answers

Common questions

1

What time does CME Globex open in Etc/UTC time?

CME Globex opens at 23:00 in Etc/UTC on 11 November 2026.

2

Does CME Globex change its hours for daylight saving time?

CME Globex publishes its schedule in America/Chicago. The local session times stay the same while the converted time can change when daylight saving starts or ends.

3

Where can I verify CME Globex hours?

See the official sources and last checked dates below. Always confirm important trading hours with the exchange or your broker.