Stock Market Hours: Borsa Istanbul, US and Europe
Last updated: Source: Borsa Istanbul, NYSE, LSE, Deutsche Börse
Continuous trading on the Borsa Istanbul equity market runs from 10:00 to 18:00 Istanbul time (TSİ) on weekdays; the opening auction starts at 09:40 and the closing auction ends at 18:10.
US markets (NYSE and Nasdaq) open today at 17:30 and close at 00:00 Istanbul time.
US daylight saving time starts on March 14, 2027. Until March 12 NYSE and Nasdaq open at 17:30 Istanbul time; from March 15 they open at 16:30.
European summer time starts on March 28, 2027. Until March 26 London (LSE), Frankfurt (XETRA) open at 11:00 Istanbul time; from March 29 they open at 10:00.
Right Now
- Borsa Istanbul
- Open
- Today 09:40–18:10 Istanbul time
- VIOP
- Open
- 09:30–18:10 · 19:00–23:00
- NYSE and Nasdaq
- Closed
- Today 17:30–00:00 Istanbul time
- London (LSE)
- Open
- Today 11:00–19:30 Istanbul time
- Frankfurt (XETRA)
- Open
- Today 11:00–19:30 Istanbul time
- Crypto
- Open
- Open 24/7
Status is computed from server time and the official Borsa Istanbul holiday calendar. US, UK and German public holidays are not taken into account.
Borsa Istanbul Trading Sessions
| Session | Hours (TSİ) |
|---|---|
| Equity market opening auction | 09:40–10:00 |
| Equity market continuous trading | 10:00–18:00 |
| Equity market closing auction | 18:00–18:10 |
| VIOP opening session | 09:20–09:25 |
| VIOP regular session | 09:30–18:10 |
| VIOP evening session | 19:00–23:00 |
| VIOP regular session (half day) | 09:30–12:40 |
Foreign Markets in Istanbul Time
| Exchange | Today (TSİ) | After the change (TSİ) | Clock change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYSE and Nasdaq | 17:30–00:00 | 16:30–23:00 | March 14, 2027 |
| London (LSE) | 11:00–19:30 | 10:00–18:30 | March 28, 2027 |
| Frankfurt (XETRA) | 11:00–19:30 | 10:00–18:30 | March 28, 2027 |
Upcoming Borsa Istanbul Holidays
Source: Borsa Istanbul official holidays (updated automatically; last checked Nov 2, 2026, 08:03)
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About Market Hours
This page shows Borsa Istanbul equity and VIOP sessions, the opening and closing times of the US (NYSE, Nasdaq), London and Frankfurt markets in Istanbul time, and daylight saving changes. Foreign hours are recomputed every day from time zone rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Borsa Istanbul open?
The equity market opening auction starts at 09:40, continuous trading runs from 10:00 to 18:00 and the closing auction ends at 18:10 Istanbul time on weekdays.
What time do US markets open in Istanbul time?
NYSE and Nasdaq trade from 09:30 to 16:00 New York time, which is 17:30–00:00 Istanbul time today.
How does the US clock change affect the opening time?
US daylight saving time starts on March 14, 2027. Until March 12 US markets open at 17:30 Istanbul time; from March 15 they open at 16:30.
When do the London and Frankfurt markets open?
The London Stock Exchange trades 11:00–19:30 and Frankfurt XETRA 11:00–19:30 Istanbul time today.
When is the VIOP evening session?
On VIOP the opening session runs 09:20–09:25, the regular session 09:30–18:10 and the evening session 19:00–23:00 Istanbul time. The evening session covers only index and metal futures and foreign currency denominated precious metals futures, and is not held on half days or on the last trading day of the year. On half days the regular session runs 09:30–12:40.
When does the crypto market close?
Crypto markets trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Is Borsa Istanbul open on holidays?
Borsa Istanbul is closed on official holidays. Half trading days, such as holiday eves, and session times follow Borsa Istanbul announcements.