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Euronext Paris

Paris, France · CAC 40 (PX1) · EUR

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Euronext Paris Trading Hours

SessionLocal (GMT+2)UTCUS Eastern (ET)
Pre-Market8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CET——
Regular Session09:00 – 17:3007:00 – 15:3003:00 AM – 11:30 AM
After Hours5:30 PM – 8:00 PM CET——

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

About Euronext Paris

Euronext Paris, originally established as the Paris Bourse in 1724, is France's primary stock exchange and one of Europe's largest. It became part of Euronext in 2000 — the pan-European exchange group that also includes Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, and Oslo. The CAC 40 index tracks France's 40 largest listed companies by market cap, including LVMH, TotalEnergies, Sanofi, and BNP Paribas. Euronext is the largest exchange group in continental Europe.

✓One of the world's oldest exchanges, originally founded in Paris in 1724
✓Part of Euronext, Europe's largest pan-continental exchange group
✓The CAC 40 is France's benchmark index, home to LVMH, the world's largest luxury conglomerate
✓Euronext group collectively lists over 1,800 companies across 7 countries
✓Trading is conducted on the Optiq platform, shared across all Euronext markets

Founded

1724

Benchmark Index

CAC 40 (PX1)

Currency

EUR

Trading Days

Mon – Fri

Euronext Paris — Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Euronext Paris open?
Euronext Paris opens at 9:00 AM Central European Time (CET/CEST). Regular trading runs until 5:30 PM, with a closing auction at 5:30 PM.
What time does the Paris stock market close?
Euronext Paris closes at 5:30 PM CET in winter and 5:30 PM CEST in summer. A closing auction takes place at 5:30 PM to determine official closing prices.
What is the CAC 40?
The CAC 40 (Cotation Assistée en Continu) is France's benchmark stock index, comprising the 40 largest companies by market cap listed on Euronext Paris. Major constituents include LVMH, TotalEnergies, Sanofi, BNP Paribas, and Airbus.
Is Euronext Paris the same as the Paris Bourse?
Yes. The Paris Bourse merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in 2000 to form Euronext. Euronext Paris is the successor to the historic Paris Bourse.
What time does Paris open in EST?
During CET (winter): Euronext Paris opens at 3:00 AM EST and closes at 11:30 AM EST. During CEST/EDT (summer): opens at 3:00 AM EDT and closes at 11:30 AM EDT.

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