None
Overlap
12h
Time Diff
10
Shared Holidays
Cross-region
Region
Live Market Status
Market is open
Closes in 4 minutes
Pre-market
Market opens in 5 hours 34 min
Trading Hours Comparison
🇺🇸 NASDAQ
09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
= 21:30 - 04:00 in Hong Kong Stock Exchange time
Pre-market: 04:00 - 09:30
After-hours: 16:00 - 20:00
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Stock Exchange
09:30 - 12:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong)
13:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong)
= 21:30 - 04:00 in NASDAQ time
Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
Trading Hours Overlap
NASDAQ and Hong Kong Stock Exchange have no overlapping regular trading hours due to the 12-hour time zone difference between America/New_York and Asia/Hong_Kong. Traders monitoring both markets will need to plan for sequential rather than simultaneous trading.
Holiday Calendar Comparison
Shared Holidays (Both Closed)
🇺🇸 NASDAQ Upcoming Holidays
Memorial Day
May 25, 2026
Juneteenth
Jun 19, 2026
Independence Day
Jul 3, 2026
Labor Day
Sep 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 26, 2026
🇭🇰 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
30
NASDAQ holidays/year
46
Hong Kong Stock Exchange holidays/year
Key Differences
| Feature | NASDAQ | Hong Kong Stock Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Hong_Kong |
| Regular Hours | 09:30 - 16:00 | 09:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:00 |
| Asset Class | equities | equities |
| Lunch Break | None | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| Pre-market | 04:00 - 09:30 | N/A |
| Holidays/Year | 30 | 46 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do NASDAQ and Hong Kong Stock Exchange have overlapping trading hours?
No, NASDAQ and Hong Kong Stock Exchange do not have overlapping regular trading hours due to the 12-hour time zone difference.
What is the time difference between NASDAQ and Hong Kong Stock Exchange?
NASDAQ (America/New_York) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Asia/Hong_Kong) are approximately 12 hours apart. When it's market open at NASDAQ (09:30 local time), it's 21:30 at Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
What are the trading hours for NASDAQ?
NASDAQ regular trading hours are 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York). Pre-market trading starts at 04:00.
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).
Do NASDAQ and Hong Kong Stock Exchange share any holidays?
Yes, NASDAQ and Hong Kong Stock Exchange share 10 holidays where both markets are closed on the same date (e.g., New Year's Day).
Can I trade on both NASDAQ and Hong Kong Stock Exchange in the same day?
While the regular sessions don't overlap, NASDAQ's extended hours (pre-market/after-hours) may allow you to trade on both exchanges on the same calendar day depending on your timezone.
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