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Frequently Asked Questions

When are the international markets open?

The International Markets are open at the time detailed below

Market:	Local Time:	BST:	GMT:
United States	09:30 - 16:00 (16:15 US Index Shares)	14:30 - 21:00 (21:15 US Index Shares)	NA
Canada	09:30 - 16:00	14:30 - 21:00	NA
France	09:00 - 17:30	08:00 - 16:30	NA
Germany	08:50 - 17:30	07:50 - 16:30	NA
Italy	09:00 - 17:30	08:00 - 16:30	NA
Netherlands	09:00 - 17:30	08:00 - 16:30	NA
Spain	09:00 - 17:30	08:00 - 16:30	NA
Switzerland	09:00 - 17:30	08:00 - 16:30	NA
Sweden	09:00 - 17:30	08:00 - 16:30	NA
Belgium	09:00 - 17:30	08:00 - 16:30	NA
Australia	10:00 - 16:00	01:00 - 07:00	NA
Hong Kong *	10:00 - 16:00 (Lunch 12:00-13:00)	02:00 - 08:00	03:00 - 09:00
Singapore	09:00 -17:00	01:00 - 09:00	02:00 - 10:00

The London International Market is open for trading from 09:00 to 15:30.

* The Hong Kong market changed the opening times on 7th March 2012.

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