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🇰🇷 KRX · Seoul
18:10:32KST
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Opens Wed 9:00 AM KST
Open 9:00 AMClose 3:30 PM
The Korea Exchange is open from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Seoul time, Monday through Friday. It is closed on weekends and the holidays listed below.
Clock synced to our server's atomic-referenced time.
Regular hours (KST)
- Opening bell9:00 AM
- Closing bell3:30 PM
- Trading daysMonday – Friday
KRX trading hours in other time zones
| City | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Local (Seoul) | 9:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| New York (ET) | 8:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| Chicago (CT) | 7:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| Los Angeles (PT) | 5:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| London | 12:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| Hong Kong | 8:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| UTC | 12:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
Conversions use today's date, so they include current daylight saving time offsets.
KRX holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Market |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Seollal (Lunar New Year) | Closed | |
| Seollal (Lunar New Year) | Closed | |
| Seollal (Lunar New Year) | Closed | |
| Independence Movement Day (substitute) | Closed | |
| Labour Day | Closed | |
| Children's Day | Closed | |
| Buddha's Birthday (substitute) | Closed | |
| Local elections | Closed | |
| Constitution Day | Closed | |
| Liberation Day (substitute) | Closed | |
| Chuseok | Closed | |
| Chuseok | Closed | |
| National Foundation Day (substitute) | Closed | |
| Hangul Day | Closed | |
| Christmas Day | Closed | |
| Year-end market closure | Closed |
KRX holidays 2027
The KRX has not published its 2027 holiday calendar yet. Several of its holidays follow the lunar or religious calendar, so we will add the dates as soon as the exchange announces them.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the KRX open and close?
The Korea Exchange is open from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM local time (Seoul), Monday through Friday.
What are the KRX hours in Eastern Time?
Today, the KRX trading day runs from 8:00 PM to 2:30 AM Eastern Time. The gap with New York changes by an hour for a few weeks each spring and autumn, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates around the world.
Is the KRX open today?
The live clock at the top of this page shows whether the KRX is open right now, and counts down to the next opening or closing bell. It accounts for weekends, holidays and early closes.
What holidays is the KRX closed for in 2026?
In 2026, the KRX closes on 17 weekdays: New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year), Independence Movement Day, Labour Day, Children's Day, Buddha's Birthday, Local elections, Constitution Day, Liberation Day, Chuseok, National Foundation Day, Hangul Day, Christmas Day, Year-end market closure. See the full 2026 KRX holiday calendar.
Does the KRX have a lunch break?
No. The KRX trades continuously from the open to the close.
What time zone does the KRX use?
The KRX runs on Seoul time (Asia/Seoul), currently KST.
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The atomic stock market clocks above account for holiday closures, but exchanges occasionally close early or unexpectedly. Source: KRX official calendar. IsTheMarketOpen.com is not affiliated with any exchange.