What time does the stock market open in Hawaiʻi?
The New York Stock Exchange opens at 9:30 am Eastern Time. In Hawaiʻi that is 3:30 am HST from early March to early November, and 4:30 am HST in winter. The regular session closes at 4:00 pm Eastern, which is 10:00 am HST in summer and 11:00 am HST in winter.
What are the stock market hours in HST?
Hawaiʻi is 6 hours behind New York while the mainland is on daylight time, and 5 hours behind in winter.
| NYSE session | Eastern Time | HST, early March to early November | HST, early November to early March |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opens | 9:30 am | 3:30 am | 4:30 am |
| Closes | 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Early close days | 1:00 pm | not in this season | 8:00 am |
When is the stock market closed in late 2026?
The NYSE is closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, December 25, 2026 (Christmas).
It closes early, at 1:00 pm Eastern, on Friday, November 27, 2026 and Thursday, December 24, 2026. In Hawaiʻi that early close is 8:00 am HST. The NYSE posts the full list for each year.
Why does the time change on November 1?
New York changes its clocks on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Hawaiʻi does not. So from Monday, November 2, the open moves from 3:30 am to 4:30 am HST.
It moves back to 3:30 am HST after the mainland changes its clocks again on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Can I trade outside these hours from Hawaiʻi?
Stock index futures trade almost around the clock, so you can trade the Nasdaq 100 or S&P 500 through futures in the afternoon or evening in Hawaiʻi.
See What time does the futures market open in Hawaii time?
Common mistakes
- Thinking the open is at the same HST time all year.
- Mixing up stock hours and futures hours. They are different markets with different hours.
- Forgetting the early close days before a holiday.
Sources
Last reviewed: 2026-10-16
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