Europe · FTSE 100

London Stock Exchange Hours

London, United Kingdom · Europe/London · GBP

Closed now Opens in 2h 3m
Market profile

London at a glance

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

Exchange code
LSE
London Stock Exchange
Location
London
United Kingdom · Europe
Trading currency
GBP
Regular market quotation currency
Major index
FTSE 100
Benchmark shown for market context
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Europe/London
Trading week
Monday–Friday
5 scheduled days
Regular hours
08:00–16:30
8.5 hours of scheduled trading
Midday break
No regular break
Continuous regular session
Today at LSE Tuesday, September 1 Scheduled hours 08:00–16:30 Live status Closed now
Regular schedule

Trading sessions

Regular session Opens 08:00 Closes 16:30

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

Next changes

Upcoming events

  1. Market opens 2h 3m
  2. Market closes 10h 33m
  3. Market opens 1d 2h
  4. Market closes 1d 10h
  5. Market opens 2d 2h
Calendar watch

Holiday calendar

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

Dec 25 Fri
Christmas Day

Market closed all day

Jan 01 Fri
New Year's Day

Market closed all day

Mar 26 Fri
Good Friday

Market closed all day

Mar 29 Mon
Easter Monday

Market closed all day

May 03 Mon
Early May bank holiday

Market closed all day

May 31 Mon
Spring bank holiday

Market closed all day

Aug 30 Mon
Summer bank holiday

Market closed all day

Local market week

Weekly schedule

Mon 08:00–16:30
Tue 08:00–16:30
Wed 08:00–16:30
Thu 08:00–16:30
Fri 08:00–16:30
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Using this schedule

What these LSE hours include

Regular cash-market session

The listed 08:00–16:30 hours describe the regular session in Europe/London. 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 London Stock Exchange calendar.

Exchange FAQ

London trading-hours questions

What time does the London Stock Exchange open and close?

London Stock Exchange regular trading hours are 08:00–16:30 in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

Is LSE open right now?

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

What days is LSE open?

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

Does LSE close for lunch?

No regular midday break is included in the LSE schedule; its regular session runs 08:00–16:30.

What currency and index are associated with LSE?

London Stock Exchange is listed here with GBP as its trading currency and FTSE 100 as its major benchmark index.

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