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What time is London Stock Exchange Open?

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FinanceLondon Stock Exchange
Your local time (UTC)
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
Current reference (Europe/London)
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 08:00 AM GMT+1

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.

Live countdown
02
Days
15
Hours
33
Minutes
15
Seconds

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.

London
Regular market open: 08:00 London time.
Johannesburg
Usually morning local time, with seasonal variation.
New York
Usually overnight or early morning local time.
Asia-Pacific
Usually afternoon or evening local time.

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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