Singapore Stock Exchange Hours
SGX trading times, Straits Times Index, and market sessions
⚡ Quick Answer
SGX Trading Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SGT (UTC+8), Monday-Friday. No lunch break for most securities. Pre-open from 8:30 AM. The Straits Times Index (STI) is the main benchmark.
📊 SGX Trading Sessions
| Session | SGT Time | UTC | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Open | 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | 00:30 - 01:00 | Order entry, no execution |
| Opening Auction | 9:00 AM | 01:00 | Opening price determined |
| Continuous Trading | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 01:00 - 09:00 | Main trading session |
| Closing Auction | 5:00 PM - 5:06 PM | 09:00 - 09:06 | Closing price determined |
💡 Note: Unlike some Asian markets, SGX does NOT have a lunch break for equities. Trading is continuous from 9 AM to 5 PM.
🌍 SGX Times in Other Cities
| City | SGX Opens | SGX Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 New York | 8:00 PM (prev) | 4:00 AM | Evening to overnight |
| 🇬🇧 London | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Overnight, closes at UK open |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 1 hour behind SGX |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Same timezone, same hours! |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Afternoon for Australians |
| 🇮🇳 Mumbai | 6:30 AM | 2:30 PM | Early morning to afternoon |
📈 Key SGX Indices
Straits Times Index (STI)
Singapore's main benchmark index tracking top 30 companies.
- • Companies: DBS, OCBC, UOB, Singtel, CapitaLand
- • Sectors: Banking, REITs, Industrials
FTSE ST All-Share
Broader market index covering 98% of market cap.
- • Coverage: 200+ companies
- • Includes: Large, mid, and small caps
🔄 Overlap with Other Markets
Asian Markets Overlap
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM SGT: SGX + Tokyo Stock Exchange both open
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM SGT: SGX + Hong Kong Stock Exchange both open
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM SGT: SGX + Shanghai/Shenzhen both open
Global Market Relay
🇯🇵 Tokyo opens at 9 AM → 🇸🇬 Singapore 9 AM → 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 9:30 AM → 🇬🇧 London 8 AM (after SGX closes) → 🇺🇸 NYSE 9:30 AM
📅 SGX Market Holidays 2025
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 |
| Chinese New Year | January 29-30 |
| Good Friday | April 18 |
| Labour Day | May 1 |
| Vesak Day | May 12 |
| Hari Raya Puasa | March 31 |
| Hari Raya Haji | June 7 |
| National Day | August 9 |
| Deepavali | October 20 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does SGX have a lunch break?
No! Unlike Tokyo and Hong Kong, SGX trades continuously from 9 AM to 5 PM without a lunch break for equities.
What's the minimum lot size on SGX?
Singapore uses a board lot of 100 shares. Some counters can be traded in smaller lots through specific schemes.
Can foreigners trade on SGX?
Yes! SGX is open to international investors. You'll need a trading account with a Singapore broker or an international broker with SGX access.
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Last updated: December 2024.