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LSE vs JSE trading hours

LSE and JSE next both trade from 08:00 to 15:00 UTC on Wednesday 28 October 2026 (7h 0m)

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Johannesburg · Stocks

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UTC

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Both open

TradingBreakPre-market and after-hoursOverlapNow

Upcoming overlaps

Overlap	Length
Wed 28 Oct, 08:00–15:00 UTC	7h 0m
Thu 29 Oct, 08:00–15:00 UTC	7h 0m
Fri 30 Oct, 08:00–15:00 UTC	7h 0m
Mon 2 Nov, 08:00–15:00 UTC	7h 0m
Tue 3 Nov, 08:00–15:00 UTC	7h 0m
Wed 4 Nov, 08:00–15:00 UTC	7h 0m

Upcoming LSE holidays

Thu 24 Dec 2026Christmas EveEarly close
Fri 25 Dec 2026Christmas DayMarket holiday
Mon 28 Dec 2026Boxing Day (observed)Market holiday
Thu 31 Dec 2026New Year's EveEarly close
Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's DayMarket holiday

Upcoming JSE holidays

Wed 16 Dec 2026Day of ReconciliationMarket holiday
Fri 25 Dec 2026Christmas DayMarket holiday
Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's DayMarket holiday
Mon 22 Mar 2027Human Rights DayMarket holiday
Fri 26 Mar 2027Good FridayMarket holiday

Frequently asked questions

When do LSE and JSE trading hours overlap?

LSE and JSE next both trade from 08:00 to 15:00 UTC on Wednesday 28 October 2026 (7h 0m).

What time does LSE open compared to JSE?

LSE trades 08:00 to 16:30 local time (Europe/London); JSE trades 09:00 to 17:00 local time (Africa/Johannesburg).

Popular comparisons

See also LSE hours and JSE hours