Hong Kong Stock Market Timings in India Time (HKEX Hours in IST)

The Hong Kong stock market opens at 7:00 AM India time and closes at 1:30 PM India time, Monday to Friday. There is a lunch break from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM IST. Hong Kong is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India, so to change Hong Kong time into India time, subtract 2 hours 30 minutes.

This guide is only about timings. It is not investment advice, and it does not tell you what to buy or sell. For the Hong Kong time right now, use the live clock below, and for other conversions see our Hong Kong time to India time guide.

Quick Answer

• Pre-opening: 9:00 AM HKT, which is 6:30 AM IST.
• Morning session: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM HKT, which is 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM IST.
• Lunch break: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM HKT, which is 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM IST.
• Afternoon session: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM HKT, which is 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST.
• Trading days: Monday to Friday, except Hong Kong public holidays.

Key Takeaways

• Subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from Hong Kong time to get India time.
• The Hong Kong market is open for 5 hours 30 minutes of trading a day, split by a one-hour lunch break.
• It closes at 1:30 PM IST, so it is finished before the Indian market closes at 3:30 PM IST.
• There is no daylight saving time in Hong Kong or India, so these timings do not move with the seasons.
• HKEX has been reviewing its trading hours, so always check the official exchange site before you plan around a session.

Hong Kong Stock Market Timings Table

These are the regular hours at the time of writing, 7 November 2026. The exchange publishes the official schedule, including holiday dates.

How Hong Kong Hours Line Up with Indian Market Hours

The Indian exchanges, NSE and BSE, trade from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST. Placed side by side, the two markets overlap in two windows:

If you follow both markets, the stretch from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST is when both are trading at the same time.

How to Convert Hong Kong Time to India Time

• Hong Kong time to India time: subtract 2 hours 30 minutes.
• India time to Hong Kong time: add 2 hours 30 minutes.

For example, 2:00 PM in Hong Kong is 11:30 AM in India, and 10:00 AM in India is 12:30 PM in Hong Kong.

Holidays, Half Days and Bad Weather

• Public holidays: the market is closed on Hong Kong public holidays, including Lunar New Year, which are different from Indian holidays.
• Half days: on days such as Christmas Eve and New Year Eve, trading is usually morning only.
• Typhoons and severe weather: Hong Kong now has arrangements that allow trading to continue in many cases, but rules can change, so check the exchange notice on the day.
• Indian holidays: a holiday in India does not close the Hong Kong market, and the reverse is also true.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Adding instead of subtracting. Hong Kong is ahead of India, so subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from Hong Kong time.
• Forgetting the lunch break. There is no trading from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM IST at present.
• Mixing up the US market. The Hong Kong market closes before the US market opens, and the US session falls late at night in India.
• Using old timings. HKEX has been reviewing its hours, so confirm the current schedule.
• Ignoring holidays. Check the Hong Kong holiday list before you plan.

Hong Kong Stock Market Timings in Hindi

हांगकांग शेयर बाजार (HKEX) सोमवार से शुक्रवार खुलता है। सुबह का सत्र हांगकांग समय 9:30 से 12:00 बजे तक है, यानी भारत में सुबह 7:00 से 9:30 बजे तक। दोपहर का सत्र 1:00 से 4:00 बजे तक है, यानी भारत में 10:30 बजे से दोपहर 1:30 बजे तक। हांगकांग भारत से 2 घंटे 30 मिनट आगे है। समय बदल सकता है, इसलिए HKEX की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट देखें।

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Hong Kong stock market timings in India time?

The morning session runs 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM IST and the afternoon session runs 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST, Monday to Friday. These are the regular hours at the time of writing.

What time does the Hong Kong stock market open in India time?

The regular session opens at 9:30 AM Hong Kong time, which is 7:00 AM in India. Pre-opening begins at 9:00 AM Hong Kong time, which is 6:30 AM in India.

What time does the Hong Kong stock market close in India time?

The regular session closes at 4:00 PM Hong Kong time, which is 1:30 PM in India. A short closing auction follows, so final prices may be set a few minutes later.

Does the Hong Kong stock market close for lunch?

Yes. At present there is a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Hong Kong time, which is 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in India. HKEX has been reviewing its hours, including the lunch break, so check the official site for changes.

Do Indian and Hong Kong markets trade at the same time?

Yes, partly. The NSE and BSE open at 9:15 AM IST. The Hong Kong morning session ends at 9:30 AM IST and the afternoon session runs from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST, so the two markets overlap for about 3 hours 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and India?

Hong Kong is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India all year. Neither place changes its clocks.

What happens on Hong Kong half-day holidays?

On days such as Christmas Eve and New Year Eve, the exchange usually trades in the morning only and closes at midday. Check the HKEX holiday calendar for the exact dates.

Keep Planning

• Full conversion guide: Hong Kong time to India time.
• Other Asian markets: Japan time to India time and Singapore time to India time.
• See all your family time zones at once on the Family Clock, or browse our travel time tools.

Trading hours are set by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), which also publishes the holiday calendar. This page was checked against published reports on HKEX reviewing its hours.

Sources

• IANA Time Zone Database

Last updated: 7 November 2026. Time zone rules can change, so check the live tool before an important booking.

Varinder Kaur

Varinder Kaur is from Amritsar, India. She has traveled to well-known places across India, including Darjeeling, and to a few countries abroad, and shares travel experiences and practical tips for travelers through OpinionHook.