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LSE vs BME trading hours

LSE and BME next both trade from 08:00 to 16:30 UTC on Tuesday 27 October 2026 (8h 30m)

Markets

London · Stocks

ClosedOpens in 9h 43m

Madrid · Stocks

ClosedOpens in 9h 43m

On one 24-hour axis

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UTC

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Both open

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Upcoming overlaps

Overlap	Length
Tue 27 Oct, 08:00–16:30 UTC	8h 30m
Wed 28 Oct, 08:00–16:30 UTC	8h 30m
Thu 29 Oct, 08:00–16:30 UTC	8h 30m
Fri 30 Oct, 08:00–16:30 UTC	8h 30m
Mon 2 Nov, 08:00–16:30 UTC	8h 30m
Tue 3 Nov, 08:00–16:30 UTC	8h 30m

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 BME holidays

Thu 24 Dec 2026Christmas EveEarly close
Fri 25 Dec 2026Christmas DayMarket holiday
Thu 31 Dec 2026New Year's EveEarly close
Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's DayMarket holiday
Fri 26 Mar 2027Good FridayMarket holiday

Frequently asked questions

When do LSE and BME trading hours overlap?

LSE and BME next both trade from 08:00 to 16:30 UTC on Tuesday 27 October 2026 (8h 30m).

What time does LSE open compared to BME?

LSE trades 08:00 to 16:30 local time (Europe/London); BME trades 09:00 to 17:30 local time (Europe/Madrid).

Popular comparisons

See also LSE hours and BME hours