NSE trading hours
National Stock Exchange of India, Mumbai (XNSE)
NSE is open.
It closes Thu, 3:30 PM GMT+5:30 (Thu, 10:00 AM UTC).
- Closes in
- 53 minutes
- Venue time (GMT+5:30)
- 2:36:54 PM
- Your time
- 9:06:54 AM
The National Stock Exchange of India runs its regular session from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. India time, Monday through Friday. A short pre-open session comes immediately before the regular open.
NSE schedule
| Session | Venue time (GMT+5:30) | Your time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-marketVaries by broker | 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM | 3:30 AM to 3:45 AM |
| Regular session | 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM | 3:45 AM to 10:00 AM |
Daylight saving
NSE follows Asia/Kolkata, which does not change its clocks for daylight saving. Its hours stay fixed in local time all year, but they convert differently for visitors in zones that do change.
Holidays
The next NSE closure is Dussehra on Tue, Oct 20, 2026. Dates come from the official exchange calendar and already feed the live status above.
| Date | Holiday and market status |
|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | DussehraClosed |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Diwali-BalipratipadaClosed |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak DevClosed |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | ChristmasClosed |
Full NSE holiday calendar or the official NSE site.
Frequently asked questions
- What are NSE trading hours?
- The regular NSE session runs 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM Mumbai time, Monday to Friday.
- Is NSE open on weekends?
- No. Regular trading is Monday to Friday, so NSE is closed on the remaining days of the week.
- Does NSE close for lunch?
- No. NSE trades continuously through its regular session.
- Does NSE have pre-market or after-hours trading?
- Extended-hours windows are listed here as pre-market 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM Mumbai time. Access and exact times vary by broker, so check with yours.
- Do NSE hours change with daylight saving?
- NSE follows Asia/Kolkata, which does not change its clocks for daylight saving. Its hours stay fixed in local time all year, but they convert differently for visitors in zones that do change.
- Where are the official NSE hours?
- The exchange publishes its hours and calendar at https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/market-timings-holidays. Always verify there before trading.