Short Answer
The regular U.S. stock and ETF market operates Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York time (GMT-4). Extended trading sessions are also available: pre-market before the regular session opens and after-hours after it closes.
Explanation
When investing in U.S. stocks or ETFs, the key time zone is New York time, which may differ from the time in your country.
These are the main market statuses:
Pre-market: The period before the regular market opens. Liquidity may be lower, and volatility may be higher.
Regular market: From 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. This is the main trading session and generally has higher volume and more favorable trading conditions.
After-hours: The period after the regular market closes. This session may also have lower liquidity and more significant price movements.
Closed: The market is closed. This occurs overnight, on weekends, during holidays, or on special market closure dates.
In TOHKN, you can explore assets through the app, but order execution may depend on market hours, asset availability, liquidity, and applicable rules.
Trading Hours in Latin America
When New York Is on Daylight Saving Time
Approximately from March through November.
Region | Regular Market Hours |
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica | 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama | 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico | 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile during daylight saving time | 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
When New York Is on Standard Time
Approximately from November through March.
Region | Regular Market Hours |
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica | 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama | 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico | 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and Chile during daylight saving time | 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Note: Some countries may have their own seasonal time changes. The primary reference should always be New York time and the market status displayed within TOHKN.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the best time to invest?
The regular trading session is generally the clearest because it typically has the highest trading volume and liquidity.
2. What happens if I invest during pre-market or after-hours?
There may be fewer buyers and sellers, wider spreads, and greater price volatility.
3. What happens if the market is closed?
The order may not be executed immediately. Depending on the asset and the applicable rules, it may remain pending, be processed during the next trading session, or be unavailable.