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London Stock ExchangeFTSE 100London, UK

Session
08:00–16:30 GMT
Trading days
Monday to Friday
Exchange timezone
Europe/London

London Stock Exchange trades Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 GMT. Live open/closed status loads with this page.

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Trading Schedule
Auction
07:50 – 08:00 GMT
Regular
08:00 – 16:30 GMT

Timezone: Europe/London

Trading Days: Monday to Friday

LSE Holidays
Christmas Eve
Thu, Dec 24
Half/Early
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25
Closed
Boxing Day (Observed)
Mon, Dec 28
Closed
New Year's Eve
Thu, Dec 31
Half/Early
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1
Closed
Frequently Asked Questions

Is LSE open today?

LSE (London Stock Exchange) trades Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 (Europe/London). Live open/closed status is shown at the top of this page.

What time does LSE open?

LSE opens at 08:00 GMT. The market operates in Europe/London timezone.

What timezone does LSE use?

LSE uses Europe/London (GMT). Located in United Kingdom, it follows local time including daylight saving adjustments where applicable.

Is LSE open on weekends?

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

What are LSE trading hours in my timezone?

LSE operates 08:00 to 16:30 (GMT). In your current timezone, that is approximately 08:00 to 16:30 . Use our timezone converter for exact times.

Market Information
CountryUnited Kingdom
Primary IndexFTSE 100
CurrencyGBP
Market Cap$3.4 trillion
Founded1801
Market TypeEquities / ETFs

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