Africa · FTSE/JSE Top 40

Johannesburg Stock Exchange Hours

Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa/Johannesburg · ZAR

Closed now Opens in 4h 4m
Market profile

Johannesburg at a glance

Essential reference details for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange regular trading schedule.

Exchange code
JSE
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Location
Johannesburg
South Africa · Africa
Trading currency
ZAR
Regular market quotation currency
Major index
FTSE/JSE Top 40
Benchmark shown for market context
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Africa/Johannesburg
Trading week
Monday–Friday
5 scheduled days
Regular hours
09:00–17:00
8 hours of scheduled trading
Midday break
No regular break
Continuous regular session
Today at JSE Tuesday, September 1 Scheduled hours 09:00–17:00 Live status Closed now
Regular schedule

Trading sessions

Regular session Opens 09:00 Closes 17:00

Hours are shown in Africa/Johannesburg and automatically follow its daylight-saving rules when applicable.

Next changes

Upcoming events

  1. Market opens 4h 4m
  2. Market closes 12h 4m
  3. Market opens 1d 4h
  4. Market closes 1d 12h
  5. Market opens 2d 4h
Calendar watch

Holiday calendar

Upcoming full-day closures and special sessions for Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Dec 25 Fri
Christmas Day

Market closed all day

Jan 01 Fri
New Year's Day

Market closed all day

Apr 27 Tue
Freedom Day

Market closed all day

Local market week

Weekly schedule

Mon 09:00–17:00
Tue 09:00–17:00
Wed 09:00–17:00
Thu 09:00–17:00
Fri 09:00–17:00
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Using this schedule

What these JSE hours include

Regular cash-market session

The listed 09:00–17:00 hours describe the regular session in Africa/Johannesburg. Pre-market, after-hours, auctions, and derivatives sessions can follow different timetables.

Breaks and special sessions

The published regular schedule has no midday trading break. ClockHorizon also checks the holiday calendar for full-day closures and selected adjusted sessions.

Calendar accuracy

Exceptional closures can be announced at short notice. Confirm time-sensitive trading plans with the official Johannesburg Stock Exchange calendar.

Exchange FAQ

Johannesburg trading-hours questions

What time does the Johannesburg Stock Exchange open and close?

Johannesburg Stock Exchange regular trading hours are 09:00–17:00 in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

Is JSE open right now?

JSE is currently closed now. The status above updates automatically and shows the next scheduled change.

What days is JSE open?

Johannesburg Stock Exchange normally trades Monday–Friday. Exchange holidays and special sessions can alter that weekly schedule.

Does JSE close for lunch?

No regular midday break is included in the JSE schedule; its regular session runs 09:00–17:00.

What currency and index are associated with JSE?

Johannesburg Stock Exchange is listed here with ZAR as its trading currency and FTSE/JSE Top 40 as its major benchmark index.

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