Stock Market Timings
Real-time trading hours and session schedules across all market segments
LIVE STATUS
Equity Market Open
CURRENT TIME (IST)
09 : 15 : 00AM
▲Now
9:00 AM11:30 PM
Equity & Equity Derivative (NSE & BSE)
Pre-open Session
w.e.f. 07 Sep 2026Order entry
Both limit and market orders
Order entry
Only limit orders
Subject to a system-driven random closure during the last two minutes.
Order Matching & Confirmation Period
Buffer Period
Continuous Trading Session
Cash Segment
Securities ineligible for CAS
Cash Segment
Securities eligible for CAS
Equity Derivative Segment
Closing Auction Session (CAS)
w.e.f. 03 Aug 2026Reference price calculation
Order entry
Both limit and market order
Order entry
Only limit orders
Subject to a system-driven random closure during the last two minutes.
Order matching & trade confirmation
Post Closing Session
Trading Window
| Session | Narration | Timing | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-open Session w.e.f. 07 Sep 2026 | Order entry Both limit and market orders | 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM | |
Order entry Only limit orders | 09:05 AM - 09:10 AM | Subject to a system-driven random closure during the last two minutes. | |
Order Matching & Confirmation Period | 09:10 AM - 09:12 AM | ||
Buffer Period | 09:12 AM - 09:15 AM | ||
Continuous Trading Session | Cash Segment Securities ineligible for CAS | 09:15 AM - 03:30 PM | |
Cash Segment Securities eligible for CAS | 09:15 AM - 03:15 PM | ||
Equity Derivative Segment | 09:15 AM - 03:40 PM | ||
Closing Auction Session (CAS) w.e.f. 03 Aug 2026 | Reference price calculation | 03:15 PM - 03:20 PM | |
Order entry Both limit and market order | 03:20 PM - 03:25 PM | ||
Order entry Only limit orders | 03:25 PM - 03:30 PM | Subject to a system-driven random closure during the last two minutes. | |
Order matching & trade confirmation | 03:30 PM - 03:35 PM | ||
Post Closing Session | Trading Window | 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM |
Commodity Trading Hours (MCX)
Non-agri commodities (bullion, base metals, energy) run in two back-to-back sessions on MCX:
Morning session9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Evening sessionDST = Daylight Saving Time
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM (with DST)
5:00 PM - 11:55 PM (without DST)
Morning session9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Evening sessionDST = Daylight Saving Time
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM (with DST)
5:00 PM - 11:55 PM (without DST)
Block Deal Windows (NSE & BSE)
Session 1
08:45 AM - 09:00 AMMorning Window
Session 2
02:05 PM - 02:20 PMAfternoon Window
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