2026 US Stock Market Complete Trading Guide: Taiwan Investors' Must-Read Time Correspondence Chart

WalletDivorcer · 2026-01-06T13:56:58+00:00

Taiwanese investors need to be aware of US stock trading hours: during standard time, trading hours are from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM Taiwan time, which is the regular trading period with the best liquidity. Additionally, the US stock market has three major exchanges: NYSE, NASDAQ, and NYSE American. It is also important to understand the market holidays and trading hours of other global stock markets in advance to plan your trades.

WalletDivorcer

2026-01-06 13:56:58

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Just remember this one time point

Taiwanese investors want to copy US stocks? The most important thing is to grasp this core time: Taiwan opens at 10:30 PM, closes at 5:00 AM the next day (currently observing winter time, applicable from November to March).

US stock trading is divided into three sessions: pre-market trading (starts at 4:30 PM), regular trading (10:30 PM to 5:00 AM), and after-hours trading (5:00 AM to 9:00 AM the next day). Most retail investors trade during the regular session, which has the best liquidity and highest trading volume.

Eastern Time vs. Taiwan Local Time

Because the US switches between Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time, there are two different time differences throughout the year. Asia does not adjust for daylight saving, so Taiwanese investors should pay special attention:

Regular Trading Hours (Eastern Time 9:30–16:00)

During Daylight Saving Time (mid-March to early November): Taiwan Time 21:30–4:00 the next day
During Standard Time (early November to mid-March): Taiwan Time 22:30–5:00 the next day

Pre-market Trading Hours (Eastern Time 4:00–9:30)

During Daylight Saving Time: Taiwan Time 16:30–21:30
During Standard Time: Taiwan Time 17:00–22:30

After-hours Trading Hours (Eastern Time 16:00–20:00)

During Daylight Saving Time: Taiwan Time 4:00–8:00
During Standard Time: Taiwan Time 5:00–9:00

US Stock Market Holidays in 2026

Market holidays are crucial for investors to plan ahead. Here are the dates when the US stock market will be closed or close early in 2026:

Date	Holiday	Closure Details
Jan 1	New Year’s Day	Closed all day
Jan 19	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Closed all day
Feb 16	Washington’s Birthday	Closed all day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Closed all day
May 25	Memorial Day	Closed all day
Jun 19	Juneteenth	Closed all day
Jul 3	Independence Eve (July 4 falls on Saturday, so observed on Friday)	Closed all day
Sep 7	Labor Day	Closed all day
Nov 26	Thanksgiving Day	Closed all day
Nov 27	Day after Thanksgiving	Closes 3 hours early
Dec 24	Christmas Eve	Closes 3 hours early
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Closed all day

Remember these market holidays to avoid scheduling trading on days when the market is closed.

The three main US stock exchanges, with slight differences in prices and hours

The biggest difference between US stocks and Taiwanese stocks is that there is no single exchange. All Taiwanese stocks are traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, but the US has three major independent exchanges, each with its own opening, closing times, and stock prices.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) This is the world’s largest stock exchange by total market capitalization. It lists over 3,500 companies, including many large traditional firms. Although now mainly electronic, floor trading still plays an important role in institutional and large block trades.

NASDAQ Stock Market The world’s first fully electronic stock exchange, with no physical trading floor. Investors trade via the internet or phone directly. It is home to many high-tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and other tech stars.

American Stock Exchange (AMEX, now NYSE American) The third-largest US trading platform, mainly listing small- and mid-cap stocks. It features the ability to trade stocks, futures, and derivatives simultaneously. After being acquired by NYSE in 2008, it was renamed NYSE American.

Quick reference for US stock trading rules

Item	Details
Trading hours	Monday to Friday (excluding US holidays)
Currency	USD (US Dollar)
Trading unit	1 share
Settlement cycle	T+3 (settlement on the third business day after trade)
Fees	Manual order 1%; electronic order 0.5%–1%

Global stock market opening and closing times for reference

If you want to trade other countries’ stock markets, here are the main exchanges’ local trading hours in Taiwan time:

Exchange	Local Trading Hours	Taiwan Local Time
China A-shares	9:30–11:30, 13:00–15:00	9:30–11:30, 13:00–15:00
Tokyo, Japan	9:00–11:30, 12:30–15:00	8:00–10:30, 11:30–14:00
London, UK	8:00–16:30	16:00–00:30 next day
Hong Kong	9:15–16:00	9:15–16:00
Toronto, Canada	9:30–16:00	22:30–5:00 next day
Frankfurt, Germany	8:00–22:00	15:00–5:00 next day
Sydney, Australia	10:00–16:00	8:00–14:00

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