The Hong Kong Stock Market, as represented by the Hang Seng Index (HK50), has a regular trading schedule that includes opening and closing times. Here are the key details:
- Trading Hours: The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is open for trading from Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Hong Kong Standard Time (GMT+08:00)1. This adds up to a total of 5 hours and 30 minutes of trading per day.
- Pre- and Post-Market Sessions: There are also pre-trading and post-trading sessions. The pre-trading session is from 9:00 am to 9:30 am, while the post-trading session is from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm1.
- Extended Trading Hours: The exchange does have extended trading hours, although these are not consistently applied. For example, during the auction session, the closing auction takes place at 4:00 pm2.
- Market Holidays: The exchange is closed on weekends and also observes a number of public holidays throughout the year, which can affect the trading schedule1.
In conclusion, the Hong Kong Stock Market opens at 9:30 am and closes at 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, with a lunch break from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. There are also pre-trading and post-trading sessions, and extended trading hours are available during the auction session. The market is closed on weekends and public holidays.
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