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What time is NASDAQ Market Open?

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FinanceNasdaq MarketSite, NYC
Your local time (UTC)
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
Current reference (America/New_York)
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT

Schedule note: The timer follows the normal weekday core-session schedule. Nasdaq holidays, special closures, and early-close days can change the live market schedule, so use the official Nasdaq calendar as the final reference.

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Quick answer

NASDAQ Market Open is currently tracked for Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT. In your timezone, that is Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC.

Use the schedule note and official sources below before relying on the timer for live plans.

Venue or reference location: Nasdaq MarketSite, NYC.

Time details

Official timezone
America/New_York
Your timezone
UTC
Category
Finance

About NASDAQ Market Open

The Nasdaq Stock Market core trading session opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time on normal trading days. This page converts the next regular Nasdaq 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 NASDAQ open is a key reference point for technology stocks and US market watchers. This page converts the 9:30 AM Eastern open into your local time.

Regular NASDAQ open

The regular trading session opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time on normal trading days. US market holidays and rare schedule changes can affect trading hours.

Not the same as premarket

Premarket activity can begin earlier through supported brokers, but the official regular session starts at the opening bell. This page tracks that regular market open.

International traders

For users outside the United States, local opening time can shift when daylight saving changes occur. The page handles that conversion automatically.

New York
9:30 AM Eastern Time on regular trading days.
London
Usually afternoon local time.
Johannesburg
Usually afternoon or early evening.
Asia-Pacific
Often evening or late night locally.

Schedule sources

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FAQ

+ What time does the Nasdaq open?

The Nasdaq Stock Market opens its regular trading session at 9:30 AM Eastern Time on normal trading days.

+ What time does the Nasdaq close?

The Nasdaq Stock Market regular trading session closes at 4:00 PM Eastern Time on normal trading days.

+ Does Nasdaq have premarket trading?

Yes. Nasdaq lists premarket trading hours from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM Eastern Time, although broker access can vary.

+ Is Nasdaq open every weekday?

No. Nasdaq observes stock market holidays and publishes special schedules, including some early-close days.

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