Market hours vary depending on the exchange and the instrument being traded. Below are the standard hours for some of the most popular markets:
Stock Indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, etc.):
Sunday to Friday: 6:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ET) with a 1-hour break from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ET)
Commodities (Crude Oil, Gold, Silver, etc.):
Sunday to Friday: 6:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ET) with a 1-hour break from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ET)
Currencies (Forex Futures):
Sunday to Friday: 6:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ET)
Bonds & Treasury Markets:
Sunday to Friday: 6:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ET)
Note: Market hours may change on public holidays. We advise traders to check the exchange calendar for updates.