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Borsa IstanbulIstanbul, Turkey

Session
09:40–18:00 TRT
Trading days
Monday to Friday
Exchange timezone
Europe/Istanbul

Borsa Istanbul trades Monday to Friday, 09:40 to 18:00 TRT. Live open/closed status loads with this page.

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Trading Schedule
Regular Trading
09:40 – 18:00 TRT
Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00 TRT

Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

Trading Days: Monday to Friday

BIST Holidays
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1
Closed
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Fri, Apr 23
Closed
Labour and Solidarity Day
Sat, May 1
Closed
Democracy and National Unity Day
Thu, Jul 15
Closed
Victory Day
Mon, Aug 30
Closed
Frequently Asked Questions

Is BIST open today?

BIST (Borsa Istanbul) trades Monday to Friday, 09:40 to 18:00 (Europe/Istanbul). Live open/closed status is shown at the top of this page.

What time does BIST open?

BIST opens at 09:40 TRT with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00. The market operates in Europe/Istanbul timezone.

Does BIST have a lunch break?

Yes, BIST has a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00 (Europe/Istanbul). During this time, trading is suspended.

What timezone does BIST use?

BIST uses Europe/Istanbul (TRT). Located in Turkey, it follows local time including daylight saving adjustments where applicable.

Is BIST open on weekends?

No, BIST is closed on Sunday and Saturday. Trading occurs Monday to Friday only, with scheduled holidays as exceptions.

What are BIST trading hours in my timezone?

BIST operates 09:40 to 18:00 (TRT). In your current timezone, that is approximately 06:40 to 15:00 . Use our timezone converter for exact times.

Market Information
CountryTurkey
CurrencyTRY
Market Cap$346 billion
Market TypeEquities / ETFs

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