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Johannesburg, South Africa · South Africa Standard Time

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Trading hours

Regular trading session9:00 AM – 5:00 PM South Africa Standard Time
Pre-market8:00 AM – 9:00 AM South Africa Standard Time
Trading daysMonday to Friday
TimezoneSouth Africa Standard Time (Africa/Johannesburg)
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa

Frequently asked questions

Is the Johannesburg Stock Exchange open right now?

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Johannesburg, South Africa trades Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM South Africa Standard Time, excluding public holidays. The live status at the top of this page shows whether it is open at this exact moment.

What are the Johannesburg Stock Exchange trading hours?

Regular Johannesburg Stock Exchange trading hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM South Africa Standard Time, Monday to Friday. Pre-market: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM South Africa Standard Time.

What timezone does the Johannesburg Stock Exchange use?

Johannesburg Stock Exchange trading hours are in South Africa Standard Time (Africa/Johannesburg). The live status and clock on this page convert automatically, so you always see the current local market time.

Market holidays in 2026

National Women's Day observed Aug 10 (Aug 9 is Sunday). Human Rights Day (Mar 21) and Day of Goodwill (Dec 26) fall on weekends.

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