London Stock Exchange
London, United Kingdom · FTSE 100 (UKX) · GBP
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London Stock Exchange is currently closed.
London Stock Exchange Trading Hours
| Session | Local (GMT+1) | UTC | US Eastern (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Market | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM GMT | — | — |
| Regular Session | 08:00 – 16:30 | 07:00 – 15:30 | 03:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
| After Hours | 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM GMT | — | — |
Trading days: Monday – Friday. Closed on public holidays. UTC times shift with daylight saving time.
About London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is Europe's largest stock exchange and one of the oldest in the world, formally established in 1801. Located in the City of London, it lists over 2,000 companies and serves as the primary venue for international capital raising. The FTSE 100 — the index of the 100 largest LSE-listed companies by market cap — is the UK's most widely followed benchmark and includes global names such as Shell, HSBC, AstraZeneca, and Unilever. The LSE is part of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
Founded
1801
Benchmark Index
FTSE 100 (UKX)
Currency
GBP
Trading Days
Mon – Fri