Korea Exchange trading hours
Seoul, South Korea · Korean Standard Time
Trading hours
| Regular trading session | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Korean Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Trading days | Monday to Friday |
| Timezone | Korean Standard Time (Asia/Seoul) |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
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: 7:00 PM previous day – 1:30 AM. July: 8:00 PM previous day – 2:30 AM. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PT) | January: 4:00 PM previous day – 10:30 PM previous day. July: 5:00 PM previous day – 11:30 PM previous day. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
| London | January: 12:00 AM – 6:30 AM. July: 1:00 AM – 7:30 AM. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
| Central Europe | January: 1:00 AM – 7:30 AM. July: 2:00 AM – 8:30 AM. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
| Singapore | 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Manila | 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Sydney | January: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM. July: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. (The clocks on one side of this pair move for daylight saving; both are shown.) |
| India (IST) | 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What are the Korea Exchange trading hours?
Regular Korea Exchange trading hours are 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Korean Standard Time, Monday to Friday.
What are the Korea Exchange trading hours in Manila?
Regular Korea Exchange hours are 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM in Manila.
What are the Korea Exchange trading hours in the UK?
It depends on daylight saving. In January, regular Korea Exchange hours are 12:00 AM – 6:30 AM in London. In July they are 1:00 AM – 7:30 AM. The live clock on this page converts automatically.
What are the Korea Exchange trading hours in Singapore?
Regular Korea Exchange hours are 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM in Singapore.
Is the Korea Exchange open right now?
The Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea trades Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Korean 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 Korea Exchange use?
Korea Exchange trading hours are in Korean Standard Time (Asia/Seoul). 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
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Friday, December 25, 2026
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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.