Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing hours

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing sessions shown in Etc/UTC for 11 November 2026. The exchange publishes local hours in Asia/Hong_Kong.

Lunch break

opens at 13:00

HKEX local time: 12:26. Your selected time zone: 04:26.

Sessions

VenueSessions in Etc/UTCStatusLocal zone
HKEXMorning 01:30-04:00
Afternoon 05:00-08:00
Closing auction 08:00-08:10
Lunch breakopens at 13:00Asia/Hong_Kong

Next holidays and early closes

  • 24 December 2026: Christmas Eve half day - early close 12:00.
  • 25 December 2026: Christmas Day - closed.

Overlaps with other main venues

  • 14:30-20:55 in Etc/UTC with B3, NYSE, Nasdaq, TSX.
  • 20:55-21:00 in Etc/UTC with 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 HKEX open in Etc/UTC time?

HKEX opens at 01:30 in Etc/UTC on 11 November 2026.

2

Does HKEX change its hours for daylight saving time?

HKEX publishes its schedule in Asia/Hong_Kong. The local session times stay the same while the converted time can change when daylight saving starts or ends.

3

Where can I verify HKEX hours?

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