Current U.S. session
Can I Trade U.S. Stocks Right Now?
See whether NYSE and Nasdaq regular, pre-market or after-hours trading is active right now in U.S. Eastern Time.
The pre-market session has not started yet.
Regular trading or extended hours?
A market shown as pre-market or after-hours is not in the regular NYSE and Nasdaq session. Confirm that your broker supports the security, session and order type before submitting an order.
Standard U.S. stock market hours
Times use America/New_York, so daylight-saving changes are handled automatically. Extended-hours availability, order types, liquidity and execution depend on the broker.
2026 U.S. market holidays and early closes
Frequently asked questions
What time does the U.S. stock market open?
The NYSE and Nasdaq regular session opens at 9:30 AM Eastern Time on trading days.
Does the U.S. market open on weekends?
No. Regular NYSE and Nasdaq trading is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Are pre-market and after-hours the same as regular trading?
No. Extended sessions can have lower liquidity, wider spreads and broker-specific rules.
Does this page adjust for daylight saving time?
Yes. Status calculations use the America/New_York time zone instead of a fixed UTC offset.