What time do the US stocks open in Taiwan time? Complete trading hours schedule for 2025-2026

Update Notice: The United States switched to Standard Time at 2:00 AM on November 2, 2025. The current regular trading hours are from 22:30 to 5:00 the next day Taiwan time.

1. US Stock Market Opening and Closing Times and Trading Mechanisms

The US stock market consists of several independently operated exchanges, mainly including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the American Stock Exchange. Although each exchange operates independently, in most cases, their trading hours are synchronized.

US Stock Trading Hours Overview (Eastern Time)

Core Trading Information

• Main Exchanges: NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX
• Pricing Currency: USD
• Trading Unit: 1 share
• Commission Fees: Manual 1%; Electronic 0.5%-1%
• Settlement Cycle: T+3

2. US Stock Market Time Conversion to Taiwan Time

Due to the US observance of Daylight Saving Time (DST), switching between Summer and Winter Time, and Taiwan’s year-round no time zone adjustments, Taiwanese investors should pay close attention to time zone changes.

Time Change Details

• DST (Summer Time): Begins at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March, ends at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November; clocks are moved forward 1 hour at start.
• Standard Time (Winter Time): Begins at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November, ends at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March; clocks are turned back 1 hour at start.
• Different states may implement standard time differently.

US Stock Trading Hours vs. Taiwan Local Time

3. US Stock Market Holidays in 2025

The US securities exchanges observe holidays with market closures or early closings. Investors should plan their trading strategies in advance to avoid being unable to trade during holidays.

US Stock Market Holidays in 2025

4. US Stock Market Holidays in 2026

US Stock Market Holidays in 2026

5. Overview of the Three Major US Stock Exchanges

The biggest difference between US and Taiwanese stocks is that Taiwanese stocks are traded on a single exchange, while the US has three major exchanges operating independently, with slight differences in opening hours and prices.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

The NYSE is the world’s largest stock exchange by total market capitalization of listed securities, with over 3,500 listed stocks. It primarily uses electronic trading but still maintains a significant floor trading presence, especially in price setting and large institutional trades.

NASDAQ

NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic securities market, employing fully electronic trading. Investors can trade via phone or internet directly. Many high-tech giants like Microsoft and Apple are listed on NASDAQ.

AMEX (NYSE American)

The American Stock Exchange is the third-largest US trading market, similar in trading mode to NYSE. It mainly lists small- and mid-cap companies and is the only exchange that trades stocks, futures, and derivatives simultaneously. Acquired by NYSE in 2008, it was renamed NYSE American.

6. Major Global Stock Market Opening and Closing Times (Reference)

Besides US stocks, investors may also pay attention to other major stock markets. The following table shows the operating hours of popular exchanges worldwide.