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KRX Trading Hours & Market Holidays
Overview
The Korea Exchange (KRX) is based in Seoul, South Korea. There are two other markets in this country including Korea Exchange (KONEX), Korea Exchange (KOSDAQ). The MIC code for this exchange is XKRX. The acronym or abbreviation for this market is KRX.
This page contains information on Korea Exchange trading hours, market holidays, contact information and more.
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KRX Trading Hours
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Trading Hours Summary:
The South Korea Stock Exchange is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Korean Standard Time (GMT+09:00).
The South Korea Stock Exchange does not close for lunch. The South Korea Stock Exchange is open for a total of 6 hours 30 minutes per day.
The South Korea Stock Exchange does have extended hours trading. The Pre-Trading Session is from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. The Post-Trading Session is from 3:40 pm to 6:00 pm.
We closely monitor the South Korea Stock Exchange for changes to their trading hour. Any official changes will be reflected here immediately. If you are aware of an upcoming change, please contact us.
Regular Trading Schedule
Monday-Friday:
8:00 am - 9:00 am — Pre-Hours
9:00 am - 3:30 pm — Trading Session
3:40 pm - 6:00 pm — Post-Hours
Newyear2021 Trading Schedule
Monday-Friday:
9:00 am - 10:00 am — Pre-Hours
10:00 am - 3:30 pm — Trading Session
3:40 pm - 6:00 pm — Post-Hours
Partial Trading Schedule
Monday-Friday:
9:00 am - 10:00 am — Pre-Hours
10:00 am - 4:30 pm — Trading Session
4:40 pm - 6:00 pm — Post-Hours
All times are Korean Standard Time (GMT+09:00).
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KRX Market Holidays
The South Korea Stock Exchange is be closed for eighteen holidays in 2024. The market also has one irregular schedule or half-day.
The next South Korea Stock Exchange holiday is Christmas and will be observed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 which is 2 months from now.
All holiday data is collected exclusively from primary sources. We continually monitory the market for changes to ensure the highest level of accuracy.
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KRX Contact Information โ Address, Phone & Email:
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South Korea Stock Exchange
33, SeoulSouth Korea 150-977
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Phone Number:
+82 2-3774-9000
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About the South Korea Stock Exchange
South Korea Stock Exchange – Market Structure
The MIC code for South Korea Stock Exchange is XKRX (KOREA EXCHANGE (STOCK MARKET)). This is an "Operating MIC". This means it is a parent entity that operates one or more subsidiary markets or trading platforms, which are called "Segment MICs."
The Segment MICs under XKRX are XKCM (KOREA EXCHANGE COMMODITY MARKET), XKEM (KOREA EXCHANGE EMISSIONS MARKET), XKFE (KOREA EXCHANGE (FUTURES MARKET)), XKON (KOREA NEW EXCHANGE), XKOS (KOREA EXCHANGE (KOSDAQ)), and 1 other.
Each segment may have a different trading calendar and hours of operation. Additionally within a single segment MIC there can be different trading schedules for certain products, securities, or asset types.
Under the Korea Exchange, TradingHours.com has identified 11 unique trading schedules. To access the full dataset, please request a quote.South Korea Stock Exchange Timezone
The South Korea Stock Exchange uses the Asia/Seoul timezone. Commonly referred to as Korean Standard Time. This timezone is currently GMT+09:00. The abbreviation for this timezone is KST.
The Asia/Seoul timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
South Korea Stock Exchange Currency
The South Korea Stock Exchange trades in South Korean Wons. The currency code is KRW. The currency symbol is "โฉ".
Economy & Geography
The South Korea Stock Exchange is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea located in Asia (Eastern Asia). ๐ฐ๐ท
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