2025-2026 US Stock Market Opening and Closing Hours Complete Guide & Taiwan Investor Correspondence Table

Real-Time Update: Winter Time Takes Effect, US Stock Trading Hours Adjusted

The United States has implemented the winter time system. Currently, the standard trading hours for US stocks are from 22:30 to 5:00 the next day Taiwan time. Due to the asynchronous daylight saving time systems between the US and Asia, investors must pay close attention to the changes in time differences caused by summer and winter time.

Analysis of the Three Major US Stock Exchanges’ Operating Systems

The US stock market consists of multiple independent exchanges. Although each exchange has its own operating mechanism, most of the time, all exchanges maintain synchronized trading hours.

Overview of Core Exchanges

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

• The world’s largest stock exchange by total market capitalization of listed securities
• Over 3,500 listed stocks
• Combines electronic trading with on-floor trading, with on-floor trading still playing an important role in large institutional transactions

NASDAQ Stock Market

• The world’s first electronic securities trading market, completely virtual
• Investors trade directly via phone and internet
• Mainly lists high-tech companies, such as Microsoft, Apple, and other industry leaders

NYSE American (formerly AMEX)

• The third-largest trading market in the US
• Focuses on small and mid-cap stocks
• Unique in offering synchronized trading of stocks, futures, and derivatives; incorporated into NYSE after 2008

US Stock Trading Schedule (Eastern Time)

Trading Rules

• Currency: USD
• Trading unit: 1 share
• Settlement: T+3
• Commission: Manual 1%; Electronic 0.5%-1%

Essential Information for Taiwanese Investors: Time Conversion Table

Due to the differences in daylight saving time, Asian investors should pay special attention to time conversions. The US enters daylight saving time on the second Sunday of March at 2:00 AM, and reverts to standard time on the first Sunday of November at 2:00 AM.

Special Reminder: The implementation of daylight saving time depends on each state’s regulations. Investors should proactively check the latest announcements from the exchanges.

2025 US Stock Market Holidays

Stock exchanges observe holidays with closures or early closings. Below are key holidays and closure arrangements for 2025:

2026 US Stock Market Holidays

To assist investors in planning ahead, here is the holiday schedule for 2026:

Major Global Stock Markets Opening and Closing Times (Reference)

Besides US stocks, here are the trading hours and corresponding Taiwan local times for other major countries:

Master the US Stock Time Difference to Create Investment Advantages

The time difference between US stocks and Taiwan, combined with the changes due to daylight saving time, should be factored into trading strategies. Taiwanese investors can leverage this time advantage by trading US stocks during nighttime or early morning hours, while also paying attention to major holidays to avoid operational errors.