Tokyo Stock Exchange Hours — Is the TSE Open Right Now?
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) trades 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Japan Standard Time (UTC+9), with a 1-hour lunch break. Japan does not observe daylight saving.
Regular Trading Hours
| Session | Time (Tokyo) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-market (if applicable) | Order entry from 8:00 AM | 23:00 (prev day UTC) |
| Regular session | 09:00 – 15:30 | 00:00 – 02:30 + 03:30 – 06:30 |
| After-hours (if applicable) | Closing auction 3:25 – 3:30 PM | 06:25 – 06:30 |
The TSE is unusual among major exchanges in having a midday break (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM JST). The morning and afternoon sessions are sometimes called 'zenba' and 'goba'.
TSE 2026 Holiday Calendar
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Fri, 2 Jan 2026 | Bank Holiday |
| Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | Coming of Age Day |
| Wed, 11 Feb 2026 | National Foundation Day |
| Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | Emperor's Birthday |
| Fri, 20 Mar 2026 | Vernal Equinox Day |
| Mon, 4 May 2026 | Greenery Day |
| Tue, 5 May 2026 | Children's Day |
| Mon, 20 Jul 2026 | Marine Day |
| Mon, 21 Sep 2026 | Respect for the Aged Day |
| Wed, 23 Sep 2026 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| Mon, 12 Oct 2026 | Sports Day |
| Tue, 3 Nov 2026 | Culture Day |
| Mon, 23 Nov 2026 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| Thu, 31 Dec 2026 | Year-end holiday |
On these dates, the TSE is fully closed (no regular session). Some holidays may have an early close — see the exchange's official calendar for definitive timings.
About the Tokyo Stock Exchange
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is the third-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalisation. The flagship index is the Nikkei 225 (price-weighted 225-stock average) and the broader TOPIX (capitalisation-weighted, ~2,000 stocks). Major listed companies include Toyota, Sony, Mitsubishi UFJ, SoftBank, and Keyence.
TSE opens 14 hours ahead of New York — it's typically the first major global exchange to react to overnight US market moves.
FAQ
Why does the Tokyo Stock Exchange have a lunch break?
Historical convention from when trading was paper-based; the break has been retained as part of TSE's structure even as other exchanges have eliminated it.
Does the TSE observe daylight saving?
No. Japan does not observe DST, so TSE hours are always UTC+9.
What time is the TSE open in New York time?
9:00 PM ET (previous day in summer; 7:00 PM ET in winter due to DST gap).