2025-2026 US Stock Market Trading Hours Complete Guide for Taiwanese Investors

Real-Time Reminder: The United States switched to Standard Time at 2:00 AM on November 2, 2025. Regular trading hours are now from 22:30 to 5:00 Taiwan local time.

1. Essential Knowledge for Taiwanese Investors: US Stock Trading Hours Conversion Table

Due to the US’s annual adjustment for Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time, while Asia’s time remains fixed year-round, Taiwanese investors should pay special attention to time difference changes.

US Daylight Saving Time: Begins at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March and ends at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November, during which clocks are set forward by 1 hour.

US Standard Time: Begins at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in November and ends at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March, during which clocks are set back by 1 hour.

The US stock trading hours and their corresponding Taiwan local times are as follows:

Key Tip: If trading occurs during the week of switching between Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time, be sure to confirm whether US stock trading hours have been updated to avoid order timing errors.

2. US Stock Trading Rules and Basic Information

The US stock market consists of multiple independent exchanges, mainly including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), NASDAQ, and the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Although each operates independently, in most cases, trading hours are synchronized across exchanges.

Basic Rules for US Stock Trading

3. US Stock Market Holidays in 2025

Investors should plan ahead. The following dates mark when US markets will be closed or close early:

4. US Stock Market Holidays in 2026

Plan next year’s trading schedule in advance. The following dates mark market closures or early closings:

5. Introduction to the Three Major US Stock Exchanges

Unlike Taiwan’s stock market concentrated at the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the US stock market operates through three major exchanges. Investors should understand each exchange’s characteristics to grasp different stock trading features.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

The NYSE, based on total market capitalization of listed stocks, is the world’s largest stock trading market, with over 3,500 listed companies. Although electronic trading is now mainstream, floor trading still plays an important role, especially in price setting and large institutional trades.

NASDAQ Stock Market

NASDAQ is an all-electronic exchange with no physical trading floor, and it was the world’s first electronic securities market. Investors can participate via phone or internet directly. Many high-tech companies are listed here, such as Microsoft, Apple, and other well-known tech stocks.

American Stock Exchange (AMEX)

The AMEX is the third-largest US stock market, with trading mechanisms similar to NYSE. Its特色在於以中小型股為主要掛牌標的。該交易所獨具優勢，可同時進行股票、期貨與衍生品交易。2008年起被紐約證券交易所併購，現更名為NYSE American。

6. Major Global Stock Markets Trading Hours Reference

Taiwan investors engaging in international stocks can refer to the following major exchanges’ trading hours and their corresponding Taiwan local times:

Key Point for US Stock Trading Hours: Due to the impact of Daylight Saving Time transitions, investors are advised to pay special attention to time adjustments in early November and early March to ensure trading plans are not affected by time differences.