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Chicago Mercantile ExchangeE-mini S&P 500 FuturesChicago, USA

Session
17:00–16:00 CT
Trading days
Sunday to Saturday
Exchange timezone
America/Chicago

Chicago Mercantile Exchange trades Sunday to Saturday, 17:00 to 16:00 CT. Live open/closed status loads with this page.

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Trading Schedule
Regular (Equities)
08:30 – 15:15 CT
Electronic
17:00 – 16:00 CT

Timezone: America/Chicago

Trading Days: Sunday to Saturday

CME Holidays
Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Nov 26
Closed
Day After Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 27
Half/Early
Christmas Eve
Thu, Dec 24
Half/Early
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25
Closed
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1
Closed
Frequently Asked Questions

Is CME open today?

CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) trades Sunday to Saturday, 17:00 to 16:00 (America/Chicago). Live open/closed status is shown at the top of this page.

What time does CME open?

CME opens at 17:00 CT. The market operates in America/Chicago timezone.

What timezone does CME use?

CME uses America/Chicago (CT). Located in United States, it follows local time including daylight saving adjustments where applicable.

Is CME open on weekends?

Yes, CME trades every day of the week (subject to its session schedule and holidays).

What are CME trading hours in my timezone?

CME operates 17:00 to 16:00 (CT). In your current timezone, that is approximately 23:00 to 22:00 . Use our timezone converter for exact times.

Market Information
CountryUnited States
Primary IndexE-mini S&P 500 Futures
CurrencyUSD
Market Cap$3.2 trillion
Founded1898
Market TypeEquities / ETFs / Options

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