What are Korean stock market hours?

The Korea Exchange regular session runs 09:00 to 15:30 Korea time on weekdays, with call auctions from 08:30 to 09:00 and 15:20 to 15:30. The closing auction sets the official close.

Can I trade Korean stocks outside those hours?

Yes. The alternative venue Nextrade has matched trades from 08:00 to 20:00 KST since March 2025, and the Korea Exchange has run its own 16:00 to 20:00 after-hours market since September 14, 2026. Which venues you can reach depends on your broker.

Is the Korean market open on Korean holidays?

No. The exchange closes on public holidays and takes an extra day around year end. Holiday dates and the matching New York, London and Singapore hours are on the market calendar page.

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Trading hours and call auctions

The KRX regular session runs 09:00–15:30 KST, with call auctions at the open and the close.
Also known as: Regular session, single-price auction

Regular session

The Korea Exchange regular session runs on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Korea time. Orders are matched continuously as soon as prices meet.

Call auctions

From 08:30 to 09:00 and from 15:20 to 15:30, orders are collected and executed at a single price that maximizes traded volume. The closing auction sets the official closing price.

What to keep in mind

Since the alternative exchange Nextrade opened in March 2025, stocks can trade from 8:00 a.m. and until 8:00 p.m., and since September 14, 2026 the Korea Exchange itself runs a real-time after-hours market from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. KST. Check which venue your broker routes orders to; the Korea market holidays page converts these hours to New York, London and Singapore time.

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This explanation is general information, not investment advice. Rules reflect September 2026 and may change; check official exchange and broker notices.

Trading hours and call auctions: questions

What are Korean stock market hours?: The Korea Exchange regular session runs 09:00 to 15:30 Korea time on weekdays, with call auctions from 08:30 to 09:00 and 15:20 to 15:30. The closing auction sets the official close.
Can I trade Korean stocks outside those hours?: Yes. The alternative venue Nextrade has matched trades from 08:00 to 20:00 KST since March 2025, and the Korea Exchange has run its own 16:00 to 20:00 after-hours market since September 14, 2026. Which venues you can reach depends on your broker.
Is the Korean market open on Korean holidays?: No. The exchange closes on public holidays and takes an extra day around year end. Holiday dates and the matching New York, London and Singapore hours are on the market calendar page.