Taiwan Investors Must Read: Complete Guide to US Stock Trading Hours in 2025-2026

Important Reminder - The United States entered Standard Time on November 2, 2025, at 2:00 AM. The regular trading hours for U.S. stocks are from 22:30 to 05:00 the next day Taiwan time.

1. U.S. Stock Trading Rules and Opening/Closing Times

The U.S. stock market consists of several independent exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the American Stock Exchange. Although each exchange operates independently, their opening hours are generally synchronized.

Overview of U.S. Stock Trading Rules

Main Markets - New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, American Stock Exchange

Basic Trading Information - Currency in USD(USD), trading unit is 1 share, settlement T+3, commission fee 1%(manual) or 0.5%-1%(electronic)

2. Essential for Taiwanese Investors: U.S. Stock Trading Hours Conversion Table

Due to the U.S. implementing Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time, while Taiwan does not adjust its time difference throughout the year, Asian investors need to pay special attention to this variation.

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March and ends at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November, during which U.S. clocks are set forward by 1 hour.

Standard Time begins at 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November and ends at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March, during which U.S. clocks are set back by 1 hour.

Different states may have adjustments due to local regulations.

U.S. Stock Trading Hours vs. Taiwan Local Time

3. Complete List of U.S. Stock Market Holidays for 2025 and 2026

The U.S. securities exchanges are closed or have early closing on public holidays. Investors should plan their trading activities accordingly.

2025 U.S. Stock Market Holidays and Early Closings

2026 U.S. Stock Market Holidays and Early Closings

4. Details of the Three Major U.S. Stock Exchanges

The main difference between U.S. stocks and Taiwanese stocks lies in the decentralized exchange system. Taiwanese stocks are traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, whereas U.S. stocks are traded across three major exchanges, each operating independently. Their opening and closing times, as well as transaction prices, may have slight differences.

###New York Stock Exchange(NYSE)

The New York Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization of listed securities, with over 3,500 listed stocks. Although it has been electronic for some time, floor trading still plays an important role, especially in price discovery and handling large institutional trades.

###NASDAQ(

The core difference between NASDAQ and NYSE is that NASDAQ is a fully electronic trading platform with no physical trading floor, and it is the world’s first electronic securities market. Investors trade directly via phone or internet, with a focus on high-tech companies such as Microsoft, Apple, and other tech giants.

)American Stock Exchange###AMEX(

The American Stock Exchange is the third-largest U.S. market, with trading modes similar to NYSE. Its unique feature is that it mainly lists small- and mid-cap stocks. It is also the only exchange that trades stocks, futures, and derivatives markets simultaneously. After being acquired by NYSE in 2008, it was renamed NYSE American.

5. Major Global Stock Market Trading Hours for Reference

For diversified global investments, you can refer to the trading hours of other countries’ stock markets.

Practical Recommendations

Set Trading Reminders - Due to the time difference between Taiwan and Eastern U.S. time, Taiwanese investors often trade in the evening or at night. It is recommended to set calendar reminders to keep track of key trading times.

Pay Attention to Daylight Saving Time Changes - The transition dates in March and November cause a one-hour change in U.S. trading hours, requiring adjustments to trading plans.

Be Aware of Early Closings - Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas may see markets close three hours early, reducing liquidity.

Pre-market and After-hours Trading - Besides regular hours, you can also trade during pre-market)US Eastern 4:00-9:30( and after-hours)US Eastern 16:00-20:00(, but be mindful of lower liquidity and wider bid-ask spreads.