Johannesburg Stock Exchange trading hours
Johannesburg, South Africa · South Africa Standard Time
Trading hours
| Regular trading session | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM South Africa Standard Time |
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| Pre-market | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM South Africa Standard Time |
| Trading days | Monday to Friday |
| Timezone | South Africa Standard Time (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Hours in other timezones
Regular session only. January and July are both listed when daylight saving makes them different. The live clock above is the time to trust today.
| New York (ET) | January: 2:00 AM – 10:00 AM. July: 3:00 AM – 11:00 AM. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
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| Los Angeles (PT) | January: 11:00 PM previous day – 7:00 AM. July: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
| London | January: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. July: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
| Central Europe | January: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. July: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Manila | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM next day |
| Sydney | January: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM next day. July: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM next day. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
| India (IST) | 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
Frequently asked questions
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 are the South Africa stock exchange trading hours?
Regular South Africa 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 are the Johannesburg Stock Exchange trading hours in Manila?
Regular Johannesburg Stock Exchange hours are 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM in Manila.
What are the Johannesburg Stock Exchange trading hours in the UK?
It depends on daylight saving. In January, regular Johannesburg Stock Exchange hours are 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM in London. In July they are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The live clock on this page converts automatically.
What are the Johannesburg Stock Exchange trading hours in Singapore?
Regular Johannesburg Stock Exchange hours are 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM in Singapore.
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 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
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Monday, April 6, 2026
- Monday, April 27, 2026
- Friday, May 1, 2026
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Monday, August 10, 2026
- Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026
- Friday, December 25, 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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Hours and holidays sourced from the exchange's official trading hours and holiday calendar. Verified for 2026. Informational only — confirm with the exchange before trading.