US stock market timings in India (IST) change twice a year because the US observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). During the summer, clocks in the US shift forward by one hour, which makes the market open earlier for Indian investors.
The following table details the trading sessions in Indian Standard Time (IST):
| Session | Summer (March – November) | Winter (November – March) |
| Pre-Market | 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Regular Market | 7:00 PM – 1:30 AM | 8:00 PM – 2:30 AM |
| After-Hours | 1:30 AM – 5:30 AM | 2:30 AM – 6:30 AM |
Key Points to Remember
- Trading Days: US markets are open Monday to Friday.
- Market Holidays: The markets are closed on weekends and US public holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independence Day.
- Order Execution: While you can place orders during the day when the US market is closed, they will be queued and only execute once the regular market opens in the evening.
- Same-Day Trading: Because of these timings, you can trade on the Indian markets (NSE/BSE) during the morning and the US markets at night, all in a single day.
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