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LSE vs BIST trading hours

LSE and BIST next both trade from 08:00 to 15:00 UTC on Tuesday 27 October 2026 (7h 0m)

Markets

London · Stocks

ClosedOpens in 14h 22m

Istanbul · Stocks

ClosedOpens in 13h 22m

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, 08:00–15:00 UTC	7h 0m
Wed 28 Oct, 08:00–09:30 UTC	1h 30m
Fri 30 Oct, 08:00–15:00 UTC	7h 0m
Mon 2 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 BIST holidays

Wed 28 Oct 2026Republic DayEarly close
Thu 29 Oct 2026Republic DayMarket holiday
Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's DayMarket holiday
Mon 8 Mar 2027Eve of Eid al-FitrEarly close
Tue 9 Mar 2027Eid al-FitrMarket holiday

Frequently asked questions

When do LSE and BIST trading hours overlap?

LSE and BIST next both trade from 08:00 to 15:00 UTC on Tuesday 27 October 2026 (7h 0m).

What time does LSE open compared to BIST?

LSE trades 08:00 to 16:30 local time (Europe/London); BIST trades 10:00 to 18:00 local time (Europe/Istanbul).

Popular comparisons

See also LSE hours and BIST hours