The Hong Kong stock exchange has always been one of the most popular in the world. Home to Asia’s leading companies, it is an attractive market for many foreign investors. But to trade there, you need to consider a few things such as its trading hours. So here are the Hong Kong Stock Exchange closing times.
Public Holidays: Hong Kong Stock Exchange Closures
- Hong Kong Stock Exchange closed for Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Public holiday after Easter
- Buddha’s Birthday
- Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival)
- HKSAR Establishment Day
Like many stock exchanges, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has occasional closures depending on the public holidays of the current year. According to our list, the Hong Kong market will have only 6 public holidays in total for 2025.
As you can see, on business days the Hong Kong Stock Exchange closes at 4:00 pm. It only reopens the next day at 10:00 am. In French time, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange closes Monday to Friday from 9:00 am and reopens the next day at 3:00 am.
Note: during a trading session, the exchange also closes temporarily between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm local time, i.e. between 5:30 am and 7:30 am Paris time. This break marks the end of the morning session and the start of the afternoon session.
To go further, also read our guides “Hong Kong Stock Exchange Hours” and “US Stock Market Closing Time“.
Why Is the Stock Market Closed at the Weekend?
The stock exchange works like any bank branch, so closing the market at the weekend is a given. This is the time when the main market participants, whether investors or the people who validate transactions, take their rest.
It is also necessary to have a two-day break so traders can review their strategy. What did they gain or lose during the week? Which assets should they add to or remove from their portfolio? And so on. These reviews are necessary to keep improving as your trading activity develops.
Closing Times of the Different Hong Kong Markets
Hong Kong does not have just one exchange. In fact, there are two main financial markets: the Hong Kong Futures Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Each has its own closing times.
Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE) Closing Times
Day | Closing Time | Closing Time (Late Afternoon) |
Monday to Friday | From 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm From 5:00 am to 7:30 am (Paris time) | From 4:15 pm in the late afternoon From 9:15 am (Paris time) |
Saturday and Sunday | All day | All day |
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Day | Closing Time | Closing Time (Second Session) |
Monday to Friday | From 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (local time) From 5:00 am to 7:30 am (Paris time) | From 4:00 pm in the late afternoon (local time) From 9:00 am (Paris time) |
Saturday and Sunday | All day | All day |
Hang Seng Index Trading Breaks
There are mainly 3 trading windows on the Hong Kong market for trading its main index. To separate these windows, the market closes for roughly one to two hours.
End of the First Trading Window
- from 7:00 am to 8:00 am
First, you should know that the first trading window starts at 4:15 am. Early-rising traders and volatility lovers can then trade the Hang Seng for about 3 hours. This window closes at 7:00 am. The break lasts about one hour and marks the start of the second trading window. This first phase is a must for those who have mastered day trading or scalping.
End of the Second Trading Window
- from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm
As mentioned, the first trading window closes at 7:00 am. The second window opens an hour later, at 8:00 am Hong Kong time, and closes at 11:30 am.
End of the Third Trading Window
- from 7:59 pm
The third window is the last session for trading the Hang Seng benchmark index. It starts at 12:15 pm, so each trader has about 8 hours to invest, since the market closes for the day at 7:59 pm. This period is ideal for investors looking for volatility. In fact, this last phase coincides with the opening of the US market, which allows many American investors to enter the market.