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Frankfurt XETRA (Deutsche Börse)

Frankfurt, Germany · DAX 40 (DAX) · EUR

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Frankfurt XETRA (Deutsche Börse) 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 Frankfurt XETRA (Deutsche Börse)

XETRA is the electronic trading platform of Deutsche Börse, Germany's primary stock exchange, and is the leading stock exchange in continental Europe. Launched in 1997, XETRA accounts for the vast majority of German equity trading volume. The DAX 40 — Germany's benchmark blue-chip index — includes companies like SAP, Siemens, Allianz, BASF, and BMW. Deutsche Börse also operates Eurex, one of the world's largest derivatives exchanges.

✓Germany's primary and Europe's second-largest stock exchange by turnover
✓XETRA is a fully electronic system launched in 1997, replacing floor trading
✓The DAX 40 index was expanded from 30 to 40 constituents in September 2021
✓Deutsche Börse Group also operates Eurex derivatives and Clearstream settlement
✓Longest trading hours of major European exchanges: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM CET

Founded

1997

Benchmark Index

DAX 40 (DAX)

Currency

EUR

Trading Days

Mon – Fri

Frankfurt XETRA (Deutsche Börse) — Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the Frankfurt Stock Exchange open?
XETRA opens at 9:00 AM Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter, or 9:00 AM CEST (UTC+2) in summer. Regular trading runs until 5:30 PM.
What time does Frankfurt XETRA close?
XETRA closes at 5:30 PM CET/CEST. A closing auction determines the official closing prices for DAX constituents.
What time is Frankfurt in US Eastern Time?
During CET (winter): Frankfurt opens at 3:00 AM ET and closes at 11:30 AM ET. During CEST/EDT (summer): Frankfurt opens at 3:00 AM ET and closes at 11:30 AM ET.
What is the DAX 40?
The DAX 40 (Deutscher Aktienindex) is Germany's primary benchmark index tracking the 40 largest and most liquid companies listed on XETRA, including SAP, Siemens, Allianz, BASF, BMW, Deutsche Bank, and Volkswagen.
Is XETRA and Frankfurt Stock Exchange the same?
XETRA is the electronic trading platform operated by Deutsche Börse (Frankfurt Stock Exchange's parent). The traditional Frankfurt floor exchange still exists but XETRA handles over 90% of German equity trading volume.

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