None
Overlap
8h
Time Diff
6
Shared Holidays
Cross-region
Region
Live Market Status
After hours
Market opens in 11 hours 4 min
Pre-market
Market opens in 4 hours 4 min
Trading Hours Comparison
🇬🇧 London Stock Exchange
08:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
= 01:00 - 07:00 in Tokyo Stock Exchange time
🇯🇵 Tokyo Stock Exchange
09:00 - 11:30 (Asia/Tokyo)
12:30 - 15:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
= 16:00 - 00:30 in London Stock Exchange time
Lunch: 11:30 - 12:30
Trading Hours Overlap
London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange have no overlapping regular trading hours due to the 8-hour time zone difference between Europe/London and Asia/Tokyo. Traders monitoring both markets will need to plan for sequential rather than simultaneous trading.
Holiday Calendar Comparison
Shared Holidays (Both Closed)
🇬🇧 London Stock Exchange Upcoming Holidays
Early May Bank Holiday
May 4, 2026
Spring Bank Holiday
May 25, 2026
Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Boxing Day
Dec 28, 2026
🇯🇵 Tokyo Stock Exchange Upcoming Holidays
Showa Day
Apr 29, 2026
Constitution Memorial Day
May 3, 2026
Greenery Day
May 4, 2026
Children's Day
May 5, 2026
Substitute Holiday
May 6, 2026
24
London Stock Exchange holidays/year
55
Tokyo Stock Exchange holidays/year
Key Differences
| Feature | London Stock Exchange | Tokyo Stock Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Timezone | Europe/London | Asia/Tokyo |
| Regular Hours | 08:00 - 16:30 | 09:00 - 11:30, 12:30 - 15:00 |
| Asset Class | equities | equities |
| Lunch Break | None | 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Pre-market | N/A | N/A |
| Holidays/Year | 24 | 55 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange have overlapping trading hours?
No, London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange do not have overlapping regular trading hours due to the 8-hour time zone difference.
What is the time difference between London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange?
London Stock Exchange (Europe/London) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (Asia/Tokyo) are approximately 8 hours apart. When it's market open at London Stock Exchange (08:00 local time), it's 16:00 at Tokyo Stock Exchange.
What are the trading hours for London Stock Exchange?
London Stock Exchange regular trading hours are 08:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London).
What are the trading hours for Tokyo Stock Exchange?
Tokyo Stock Exchange regular trading hours are 09:00 - 11:30, 12:30 - 15:00 (Asia/Tokyo).
Do London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange share any holidays?
Yes, London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange share 6 holidays where both markets are closed on the same date (e.g., New Year's Day).
Can I trade on both London Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange in the same day?
While the regular sessions don't overlap, careful timing may allow you to trade on both exchanges on the same calendar day depending on your timezone.
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