FACTUAL SESSION GUIDE
Regular Market Hours
The core session for NYSE and Nasdaq-listed U.S. equities.
- Typical hours
- 9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET on normal trading days
- What “open” means
- Orders may execute only on participating venues, in eligible securities, under applicable broker rules.
- Important limitation
- Hours, eligible symbols, liquidity and order types vary. A broker accepting an order does not necessarily mean it can execute immediately.
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Last verified: August 24, 2026