Here are the latest PSX timings. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is open for regular trading from 9:32 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Thursday. On Friday it trades in two sessions, 9:17 am to 12:00 pm and 2:32 pm to 4:30 pm, with a break for Jummah prayers. All times are Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).
Last updated: 12 November 2026 by Ahmed.
PSX Timings: Monday to Thursday
| Session | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|
| Pre-open | 9:15 am to 9:30 am |
| Order matching and confirmation | 9:30 am to 9:32 am |
| Regular market open | 9:32 am to 3:30 pm |
| Market close | 3:30 pm |
| Post-close | 3:35 pm to 3:50 pm |
PSX Timings: Friday
| Session | 1st session | 2nd session |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-open | 9:00 am to 9:15 am | 2:15 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Order matching and confirmation | 9:15 am to 9:17 am | 2:30 pm to 2:32 pm |
| Regular market open | 9:17 am to 12:00 pm | 2:32 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Close | 12:00 pm | 4:30 pm |
| Post-close | None | 4:35 pm to 4:50 pm |
What Each Session Means
- Pre-open: you can enter orders, but no trades happen yet. Orders placed now cannot be cancelled or changed until the matching break ends.
- Order matching: PSX matches pre-open orders and sets the opening price.
- Regular market: normal buying and selling. This is when most trading happens.
- Post-close: you can trade only at the closing price of the day.
Timings for Other PSX Markets
| Market | Monday to Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Negotiated Deals Market | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm | 9:15 am to 5:00 pm |
| Bills and Bonds market | 9:30 am to 3:30 pm | Check PSX notice |
| Government Ijarah Sukuk on PSX | Same as regular market | Same as regular market |
Tips on PSX Timings for Traders
- The first and last 15 minutes of the regular session are usually the busiest, with bigger price swings.
- Pre-open orders are locked until matching ends, so check your price before you place them.
- On Fridays, plan around the midday break; news released during the break can move prices when trading resumes.
- Brokers’ apps may show orders placed after hours as pending until the next session opens.
Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Use this quick check for the Pakistan Stock Exchange:
- Monday to Thursday: open, 9:32 am to 3:30 pm (pre-open from 9:15 am).
- Friday: open in two sessions, 9:17 am to 12:00 pm and 2:32 pm to 4:30 pm.
- Saturday and Sunday: closed.
- Public holiday: closed. The next PSX holidays in 2026 are Monday 9 November (Allama Iqbal Day) and Friday 25 December (Quaid-e-Azam Day).
These are the current PSX timings for November 2026. There are no new timings this month; PSX only changes its hours for Ramadan or by a special notice.
When Is PSX Closed? (Holidays 2026)
PSX is closed on Saturday and Sunday and on public holidays. These are the PSX holidays left in 2026, from the official PSX holiday calendar:
| Holiday | Date | PSX |
|---|---|---|
| Allama Iqbal Day | Monday, 9 November 2026 | Closed |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Closed |
Eid and Ashura dates depend on the moon. PSX announces special timings for Ramadan every year, usually a week before Ramadan starts, and it can change any holiday by notice.
When Do Trades Settle?
Since 9 February 2026, PSX uses T+1 settlement. If you buy shares on a Monday, the trade settles on Tuesday. Trades made on a Friday settle on the next working day, usually Monday.
Related guides: Read our guides on PSX indices (KSE-100, KSE-30, KMI-30), PSX listed companies and how to choose a PSX broker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the stock market open today?
PSX is open every Monday to Friday except public holidays. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday, Monday 9 November 2026 (Iqbal Day) and Friday 25 December 2026 (Quaid-e-Azam Day).
What are the new PSX timings?
The current PSX timings are 9:32 am to 3:30 pm on Monday to Thursday, and 9:17 am to 12:00 pm plus 2:32 pm to 4:30 pm on Friday. They have not changed for November 2026.
What time does PSX open today?
9:32 am for regular trading on Monday to Thursday, and 9:17 am on Friday. Pre-open starts 15 minutes earlier.
What time does PSX close?
3:30 pm on Monday to Thursday and 4:30 pm on Friday.
Is PSX open on Saturday?
No. PSX is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Can I place an order after market hours?
Many brokers’ apps let you enter orders after hours, but they are only sent to the exchange when the next session opens. Check how your broker handles them.
PSX kitne baje khulti hai?
9:32 am par Monday se Thursday, aur Friday ko 9:17 am par. Pre-open session 15 minute pehle shuru hota hai.
PSX kitne baje band hoti hai?
3:30 pm par Monday se Thursday, aur Friday ko 4:30 pm par. Friday ko 12:00 pm se 2:32 pm tak break hota hai.
Kya Saturday ko PSX khuli hoti hai?
Nahi. PSX Saturday aur Sunday ko band rehti hai, aur 25 December 2026 (Quaid-e-Azam Day) ko bhi band hogi.
This guide is for general information only and is not financial or tax advice. Rates and rules change often, so confirm the latest figures with the official source before you invest.
Related Guides
- How to buy shares in Pakistan online
- Pakistan Stock Exchange guide
- Registered companies at PSX
- ETFs in Pakistan
Sources
- PSX: Trading hours
- ProPakistani: PSX moves to T+1 settlement
- PK Revenue: PSX Ramadan timings 2026
- PSX: Calendar Holidays 2026
FAQs (Roman Urdu)
Kya aaj PSX khula hai?
Monday se Thursday PSX 9:32 am se 3:30 pm tak khula rehta hai. Saturday, Sunday aur sarkari chhutti par band hota hai. Upar wala live box abhi ka status batata hai.
Friday ko PSX ki timing kya hai?
Friday ko do session hote hain: 9:17 am se 12:00 pm aur 2:32 pm se 4:30 pm, beech mein Jummah ka waqfa.
PSX kab band hota hai?
Aam dino mein 3:30 pm par, Friday ko 4:30 pm par. Us ke baad post-close session mein sirf closing price par trade hoti hai.