Pakistan Stock Exchange
What are the Pakistan Stock Exchange trading hours?
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Short answer
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's regular market runs Monday to Thursday from 9:32 am to 3:30 pm Pakistan time, after a pre-open session from 9:15 am. On Friday trading is split into two sessions, 9:17 am to 12:00 pm and 2:32 pm to 4:30 pm, around Jumma prayers. PSX is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and uses shorter hours during Ramadan.
Standard timings (Pakistan Standard Time)
| Session | Monday – Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-open (orders entered, no trades) | 9:15 – 9:30 am | 9:00 – 9:15 am and 2:15 – 2:30 pm |
| Opening order matching | 9:30 – 9:32 am | 9:15 – 9:17 am and 2:30 – 2:32 pm |
| Regular market | 9:32 am – 3:30 pm | 9:17 am – 12:00 pm and 2:32 – 4:30 pm |
| Post-close (trades at closing price) | 3:35 – 3:50 pm | 4:35 – 4:50 pm |
What each session is for
- Pre-open: you can place, change and cancel orders, but nothing executes. It helps find a fair opening price after overnight news.
- Opening match: the system matches pre-open orders at a single opening price.
- Regular market: continuous trading, where orders execute as soon as a matching order exists.
- Post-close: trades only at the official closing price, useful if you missed the close.
Ramadan, holidays and weekends
PSX announces shorter Ramadan hours each year — in Ramadan 2026 the market closed at 1:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 12:30 pm on Friday, then returned to normal hours. The exchange is closed on weekends and on public holidays such as Eid, Independence Day and Quaid-e-Azam Day; the holiday calendar is published on the PSX website. Unlike crypto or forex, PSX does not trade on Saturday or Sunday.
Practical tips
- The first hour after the open usually has the most volume and the biggest moves.
- Your broker's app may accept orders outside hours; they queue for the next pre-open.
- Trades settle T+1 — Friday's trades settle on Monday, so plan cash around weekends and holidays.
- Big policy news (State Bank rate decisions, the budget) often lands after hours; expect gaps at the next open.
How PSX hours compare with other markets
US market times shift by an hour when the US changes its clocks for daylight saving, while Pakistan does not.
| Market | Hours in Pakistan time (approx.) |
|---|---|
| PSX | 9:32 am – 3:30 pm (Mon–Thu) |
| Forex and gold (XAUUSD) | 24 hours, Monday early morning to Saturday early morning |
| Crypto | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| US stocks (NYSE, Nasdaq) | About 6:30 pm – 1:00 am, or 7:30 pm – 2:00 am in Pakistani winter |
Roman Urdu mein jawab
PSX kab khulta aur band hota hai?
PSX Monday se Thursday subah 9:32 se dopehar 3:30 tak khulta hai (pre-open 9:15 se). Jumma ko do sessions: 9:17 se 12:00 aur 2:32 se 4:30. Saturday, Sunday aur chhuttiyon mein band, aur Ramazan mein waqt kam hota hai.
Frequently asked questions
Is PSX open on Saturday?
No. The Pakistan Stock Exchange trades Monday to Friday only and is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
What time does PSX close on Friday?
The regular market's second Friday session ends at 4:30 pm, followed by a post-close session until 4:50 pm.
Can I place an order before the market opens?
Yes. Orders entered in the pre-open session (from 9:15 am Monday–Thursday) are matched at the opening price.
Why did my order not execute at the close?
A limit order executes only if the market reaches your price. After 3:30 pm you can still trade at the closing price in the post-close session.
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