5h 30m
Overlap
0h
Time Diff
24
Shared Holidays
Asia-Pacific
Region
Live Market Status
Pre-market
Market opens in 5 hours 34 min
Pre-market
Market opens in 5 hours 34 min
Trading Hours Comparison
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Stock Exchange
09:30 - 12:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong)
13:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong)
= 09:30 - 15:00 in Shanghai Stock Exchange time
Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
🇨🇳 Shanghai Stock Exchange
09:30 - 11:30 (Asia/Shanghai)
13:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
= 09:30 - 16:00 in Hong Kong Stock Exchange time
Lunch: 11:30 - 13:00
Trading Hours Overlap
Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange share approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes of overlap during regular trading sessions. This window is when both markets are simultaneously active, typically seeing higher liquidity for cross-listed securities.
Holiday Calendar Comparison
Shared Holidays (Both Closed)
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Stock Exchange Upcoming Holidays
Ching Ming Festival (observed)
Apr 7, 2026
Labour Day
May 1, 2026
Buddha's Birthday (observed)
May 25, 2026
Tuen Ng Festival
Jun 19, 2026
HKSAR Establishment Day
Jul 1, 2026
🇨🇳 Shanghai Stock Exchange Upcoming Holidays
Labour Day
May 1, 2026
Labour Day Holiday
May 4, 2026
Labour Day Holiday
May 5, 2026
Dragon Boat Festival
Jun 19, 2026
Mid-Autumn Festival
Sep 25, 2026
46
Hong Kong Stock Exchange holidays/year
56
Shanghai Stock Exchange holidays/year
Key Differences
| Feature | Hong Kong Stock Exchange | Shanghai Stock Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 🇨🇳 China |
| Timezone | Asia/Hong_Kong | Asia/Shanghai |
| Regular Hours | 09:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:00 | 09:30 - 11:30, 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Asset Class | equities | equities |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 - 13:00 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Pre-market | N/A | N/A |
| Holidays/Year | 46 | 56 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange have overlapping trading hours?
Yes, Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange have approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes of overlapping trading hours each day when both markets are open.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange?
Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Asia/Hong_Kong) and Shanghai Stock Exchange (Asia/Shanghai) are approximately 0 hours apart. When it's market open at Hong Kong Stock Exchange (09:30 local time), it's 09:30 at Shanghai Stock Exchange.
What are the trading hours for Hong Kong Stock Exchange?
Hong Kong Stock Exchange regular trading hours are 09:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong).
What are the trading hours for Shanghai Stock Exchange?
Shanghai Stock Exchange regular trading hours are 09:30 - 11:30, 13:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai).
Do Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange share any holidays?
Yes, Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange share 24 holidays where both markets are closed on the same date (e.g., New Year's Day).
Can I trade on both Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Shanghai Stock Exchange in the same day?
Yes, since the markets overlap, you can actively trade on both exchanges during the overlapping window.
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