Market Open & Close Times - Stock Index Market Open Time
Index Market Open Time - Stock Index Opening Hours
Various indices commence trading once their corresponding stock exchanges are open and remain active until those markets conclude their sessions.
Following time table displays the time when various index are open for trading.
Index Market Hours
MT5 Server Time Is GMT Plus 2 (All Market Times Below are GMT +2)
STOCK INDICES | Monday Open | Friday Close |
Australia 200 | 1:05 | 22:55 |
EU Stocks 50 | 9:05 | 22:55 |
France 40 | 1:05 | 23:00 |
Germany 30 | 1:05 | 23:00 |
Hong Kong 50 | 3:20 | 17:40 |
Italy 40 | 10:05 | 18:35 |
Japan 225 | 1:05 | 23:55 |
Netherlands 25 | 1:05 | 23:10 |
Spain 35 | 10:05 | 20:55 |
Switzerland 20 | 9:05 | 22:55 |
UK 100 | 1:05 | 23:10 |
USA 500 | 1:05 | 23:55 |
US Tec 100 | 1:05 | 23:55 |
WallStreet 30 | 1:05 | 23:55 |
Index Market Open Time - Stock Index Opening Hours
Description of the Stock Index Symbols
Australia 200 - ASX 200 Index
EU Stocks 50 - EUROSTOXX50 Index
France 40 - CAC40 Index
Germany 30 - DAX30 Index
Hong Kong 50 - HangSeng50 Index
Italy 40 - FTSEMIB40 Index
Japan 225 - Nikkei225 Index
Netherlands 25 - AEX 25 Index
Spain 35 - IBEX35 Index
Switzerland 20 - SMI20 Index
UK 100 - FTSE100 Index
US 500 - Representing the S&P 500 Index
US Tec 100 - NASDAQ100 Index
Wall Street 30 - DowJones30 Index
Best Time to Trade Stock Index
For stock market indices, the most favorable trading opportunities typically occur during the opening hours of the European Stock Exchange Market and the U.S. Stock Exchange Market.
This is between 0700 & 2200 GMT Time. This is the time when the market moves the most points giving the online traders the best time to catch a trending market move to trade.
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