The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) operates from Monday to Friday, with a morning session from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm HKT and an afternoon session from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm HKT. There is a midday break from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, during which no trades are executed.
Orders placed during non-market hours will be queued and executed once the market reopens. Please note that Syfe does not currently support auction sessions or auction orders.
Here is a quick summary of the supported time slots for order types:
| Time Period | Hong Kong Time |
|---|---|
| Morning Market | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm |
| Closed at Noon | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
| Afternoon Market | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Severe Weather Conditions
The HKEX may close due to severe weather conditions, which are typically defined by the issuance of a Typhoon Signal or Black Rainstorm Warning by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Hong Kong government may also declare market closures under extreme conditions, such as major flooding, landslides, widespread power outages, or significant public transport disruptions.
In such cases, orders placed may be canceled, and you may need to resubmit them once the market reopens. There is no fixed schedule for severe weather closures. More details can be found here.
Exchange Holidays
The HKEX observes Hong Kong public holidays. Orders placed on these holidays will not be executed until the market reopens. Please note that public holidays are not considered business days.
More details on HKEX trading hours can be found here.
