Asia · KOSPI

Korea Exchange Hours

Seoul, South Korea · Asia/Seoul · KRW

Open now Closes in 3h 35m
Market profile

Korea at a glance

Essential reference details for the Korea Exchange regular trading schedule.

Exchange code
KRX
Korea Exchange
Location
Seoul
South Korea · Asia
Trading currency
KRW
Regular market quotation currency
Major index
KOSPI
Benchmark shown for market context
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Asia/Seoul
Trading week
Monday–Friday
5 scheduled days
Regular hours
09:00–15:30
6.5 hours of scheduled trading
Midday break
No regular break
Continuous regular session
Today at KRX Tuesday, September 1 Scheduled hours 09:00–15:30 Live status Open now
Regular schedule

Trading sessions

Regular session Opens 09:00 Closes 15:30

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

Next changes

Upcoming events

  1. Market closes 3h 35m
  2. Market opens 21h 5m
  3. Market closes 1d 3h
  4. Market opens 1d 21h
  5. Market closes 2d 3h
Calendar watch

Holiday calendar

Upcoming full-day closures and special sessions for Korea Exchange.

Dec 25 Fri
Christmas Day

Market closed all day

Jan 01 Fri
New Year's Day

Market closed all day

May 01 Sat
Public holiday

Market closed all day

Local market week

Weekly schedule

Mon 09:00–15:30
Tue 09:00–15:30
Wed 09:00–15:30
Thu 09:00–15:30
Fri 09:00–15:30
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Using this schedule

What these KRX hours include

Regular cash-market session

The listed 09:00–15:30 hours describe the regular session in Asia/Seoul. 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 Korea Exchange calendar.

Exchange FAQ

Korea trading-hours questions

What time does the Korea Exchange open and close?

Korea Exchange regular trading hours are 09:00–15:30 in the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+09:00).

Is KRX open right now?

KRX is currently open now. The status above updates automatically and shows the next scheduled change.

What days is KRX open?

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

Does KRX close for lunch?

No regular midday break is included in the KRX schedule; its regular session runs 09:00–15:30.

What currency and index are associated with KRX?

Korea Exchange is listed here with KRW as its trading currency and KOSPI as its major benchmark index.

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