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Australian Securities Exchange

Sydney, Australia · S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) · AUD

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Is ASX open today?

Australian Securities Exchange is currently closed.

Australian Securities Exchange Trading Hours

SessionLocal (GMT+10)UTCUS Eastern (ET)
Regular Session10:00 – 16:0000:00 – 06:0008:00 PM – 02:00 AM

Trading days: Monday – Friday. Closed on public holidays. UTC times shift with daylight saving time.

About Australian Securities Exchange

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is the primary securities exchange in Australia, formed in 1987 through the merger of six state-based exchanges. Located in Sydney, the ASX is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest exchanges and a major venue for resources, financial, and mining companies. The S&P/ASX 200 index tracks the 200 largest listed companies and includes globally significant names such as BHP Group, Rio Tinto, Commonwealth Bank, and CSL.

✓Formed in 1987 from the merger of six Australian state exchanges
✓A global leader in resources and mining company listings
✓The S&P/ASX 200 is Australia's benchmark index tracking the 200 largest companies
✓ASX is also a significant market for REITs, ETFs, and listed investment companies
✓Australia operates across multiple time zones; Eastern time (AEDT/AEST) is used for ASX

Founded

1987

Benchmark Index

S&P/ASX 200 (XJO)

Currency

AUD

Trading Days

Mon – Fri

Australian Securities Exchange — Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the ASX open?
The ASX opens at 10:00 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10) or 10:00 AM AEDT (UTC+11) during daylight saving time in New South Wales. There is a staggered open between 10:00–10:12 AM for different stocks.
What time does the ASX close?
The ASX closes at 4:00 PM AEST/AEDT. The closing price is set via a closing price auction (CSPA) that runs between 4:10–4:12 PM.
What time is the ASX in US Eastern Time?
During AEST (UTC+10, April–October): ASX opens at 8:00 PM ET the previous evening and closes at 2:00 AM ET. During AEDT (UTC+11, October–April): ASX opens at 7:00 PM ET the previous evening and closes at 1:00 AM ET.
What is the S&P/ASX 200?
The S&P/ASX 200 (XJO) is Australia's benchmark stock index, tracking the 200 largest companies by market cap listed on the ASX. Major constituents include BHP Group, Commonwealth Bank, CSL, NAB, ANZ, Westpac, and Rio Tinto.
Does ASX trade on Australian public holidays?
No. The ASX is closed on Australian national public holidays including New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, and Christmas Day. It also observes the Boxing Day holiday.

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