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PSX Trading Hours & Market Holidays
Overview
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is based in Karachi, Pakistan. The MIC code for this exchange is XKAR. The acronym or abbreviation for this market is PSX.
This page contains information on Pakistan Stock Exchange trading hours, market holidays, contact information and more.
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PSX Trading Hours
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Trading Hours Summary:
The Pakistan Stock Exchange is open Friday from 9:18 am to 12:00 pm and 2:33 pm to 4:30 pm and Monday through Thursday from 9:33 am to 3:30 pm Pakistan Standard Time (GMT+05:00).
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closes for lunch / intermission each day. The Pakistan Stock Exchange is open for a total of 10 hours 36 minutes per day.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange does have extended hours trading. There is no Pre-Trading Session. The Post-Trading Session is from 4:00 pm to 4:15 pm, 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 5:15 pm, and 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm.
We closely monitor the Pakistan 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
Friday:
9:18 am - 12:00 pm — Trading Open 1st Session
2:33 pm - 4:30 pm — Trading Open 2nd Session
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm — Post-Close
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm — Trade Rectification Time
Monday-Thursday:
9:33 am - 3:30 pm — Trading Open
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm — Post-Close
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm — Trade Rectification Time
Ramadan Trading Schedule
Monday-Thursday:
9:17 am - 1:30 pm — Trading Open
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm — Post-Close
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm — Trade Rectification Time
Friday:
9:17 am - 12:30 pm — Trading Open
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm — Post-Close
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm — Trade Rectification Time
Ramadan_Revised Trading Schedule
Monday-Thursday:
9:17 am - 1:30 pm — Trading Open
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm — Post-Close
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm — Trade Rectification Time
Friday:
9:17 am - 12:30 pm — Trading Open
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm — Post-Close
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm — Trade Rectification Time
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PSX Market Holidays
The Pakistan Stock Exchange is be closed for fourteen holidays in 2023. The market also has nineteen irregular schedules or half-days.
The next Pakistan Stock Exchange holiday is National Day and will be observed on Thursday, November 9, 2023 which is 1 month 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.
Although the underlying data is public knowledge, our selection and arrangement of the data is copyrighted. If you would like to incorporate this data into own system – and ensure it is always up-to-date – please check out our data API. If you use data from this page, you must display this attribution: "Data provided by TradingHours.com".
2023 Market Holidays:
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Day | Thursday, March 23, 2023 (past) |
Closed
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Friday, March 24, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Monday, March 27, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Tuesday, March 28, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Wednesday, March 29, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Thursday, March 30, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Friday, March 31, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Monday, April 3, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Tuesday, April 4, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Thursday, April 6, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Friday, April 7, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Monday, April 10, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Tuesday, April 11, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Wednesday, April 12, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Thursday, April 13, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Jumu'atul-Widaa | Friday, April 14, 2023 (past) |
Closed
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Monday, April 17, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Tuesday, April 18, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
6 months ago |
| Ramadan | Wednesday, April 19, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
5 months ago |
| Ramadan | Thursday, April 20, 2023 (past) |
Open, 9:17 am - 12:30 pm
‡
5 months ago |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, April 21, 2023 (past) |
Closed
5 months ago |
| Eid al-Fitr | Monday, April 24, 2023 (past) |
Closed
5 months ago |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, April 25, 2023 (past) |
Closed
5 months ago |
| Labor Day | Monday, May 1, 2023 (past) |
Closed
5 months ago |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, June 28, 2023 (past) |
Closed
3 months ago |
| Eid al-Adha | Thursday, June 29, 2023 (past) |
Closed
3 months ago |
| Eid al-Adha | Friday, June 30, 2023 (past) |
Closed
3 months ago |
| Ashura | Friday, July 28, 2023 (past) |
Closed
2 months ago |
| Independence Day | Monday, August 14, 2023 (past) |
Closed
2 months ago |
| Mawlid | Friday, September 29, 2023 (past) |
Closed
4 days ago |
| National Day | Thursday, November 9, 2023 |
Closed
1 month from now |
| Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam | Monday, December 25, 2023 |
Closed
3 months from now |
† Indicates the market is closed in observance of the holiday on a different date than when the holiday officially occurs. This is typically the case when a holiday falls on a non-business day.
‡ Indicates that the market is open and has irregular trading hours.
PSX Contact Information — Address, Phone & Email:
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Pakistan Stock Exchange
Administration BlockStock Exchange Road
Karachi-74000
Market Data Sales and Services:
Website:
Phone Number:
+92 21 111 001 122
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About the Pakistan Stock Exchange
Pakistan Stock Exchange – Market Structure
The MIC code for Pakistan Stock Exchange is XKAR (THE PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE LIMITED). 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 only Segment MIC under XKAR is XKAR (THE PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE LIMITED).
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.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Timezone
The Pakistan Stock Exchange uses the Asia/Karachi timezone. Commonly referred to as Pakistan Standard Time. This timezone is currently GMT+05:00. The abbreviation for this timezone is PKT.
The Asia/Karachi timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Market Capitalization
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Pakistan Stock Exchange Currency
The Pakistan Stock Exchange trades in Pakistani Rupees. The currency code is PKR. The currency symbol is "₨".
Economy & Geography
The Pakistan Stock Exchange is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan located in Asia (Southern Asia). 🇵🇰
Pakistan is neighboring Afghanistan, China, India, and 1 other. Markets in this region include Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, and 3 more.
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