Schedule note: The timer follows the normal London Stock Exchange weekday schedule. UK bank holidays, non-trading days, and published half days can change the live schedule, so use the official LSE business-day calendar as the final reference.
What time is London Stock Exchange Open?
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Quick answer
London Stock Exchange Open is currently tracked for Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 08:00 AM GMT+1. In your timezone, that is Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC.
Use the schedule note and official sources below before relying on the timer for live plans.
Venue or reference location: London Stock Exchange.
Time details
- Official timezone
- Europe/London
- Your timezone
- UTC
- Category
- Finance
About London Stock Exchange Open
The London Stock Exchange opens for regular trading at 08:00 London time on normal business days. This page converts the next LSE open into your local timezone.
Market sessions move quickly, and the difference between local time and exchange time matters. This page converts the official market schedule into your timezone for a faster trading-day check.
Detailed start time guide
The London Stock Exchange trading day normally begins at 08:00 London time. This page converts the next regular LSE open into your timezone and keeps the official business-day exceptions close at hand.
Regular London Stock Exchange open
London Stock Exchange trading hours normally begin at 08:00 London time on business days. The countdown above follows that regular opening time.
Bank holidays and half days
The LSE recognises public and bank holidays in England and Wales and publishes the effect on its trading services. Some holiday periods also include shorter sessions.
Why local conversion matters
London and other regions do not always switch daylight saving time on the same date. The local-time panel handles those seasonal changes automatically.
Schedule sources
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FAQ
+ What time does the London Stock Exchange open?
London Stock Exchange trading hours normally begin at 08:00 London time on business days.
+ What time does the London Stock Exchange close?
London Stock Exchange trading hours normally run until 16:30 London time on business days.
+ Is the London Stock Exchange open every weekday?
No. The LSE recognises public and bank holidays in England and Wales and publishes the impact on its trading services.
+ Does the London Stock Exchange ever close early?
Yes. The official LSE business-day calendar includes some half days when the markets closing process begins earlier.
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