8h 30m
Overlap
1h
Time Diff
12
Shared Holidays
Europe
Region
Live Market Status
Market is open
Closes in 52 minutes
Market is open
Closes in 52 minutes
Trading Hours Comparison
🇬🇧 London Stock Exchange
08:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
= 08:00 - 16:30 in Bolsas y Mercados Españoles time
🇪🇸 Bolsas y Mercados Españoles
09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Madrid)
= 09:00 - 17:30 in London Stock Exchange time
Trading Hours Overlap
London Stock Exchange and Bolsas y Mercados Españoles share approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes of overlap during regular trading sessions. This window is when both markets are simultaneously active, typically seeing higher liquidity for cross-listed securities.
Holiday Calendar Comparison
Shared Holidays (Both Closed)
🇬🇧 London Stock Exchange Upcoming Holidays
Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Boxing Day
Dec 28, 2026
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2027
Good Friday
Mar 26, 2027
🇪🇸 Bolsas y Mercados Españoles Upcoming Holidays
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2027
Epiphany
Jan 6, 2027
Good Friday
Mar 26, 2027
Easter Monday
Mar 29, 2027
24
London Stock Exchange holidays/year
17
Bolsas y Mercados Españoles holidays/year
Key Differences
| Feature | London Stock Exchange | Bolsas y Mercados Españoles |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Timezone | Europe/London | Europe/Madrid |
| Regular Hours | 08:00 - 16:30 | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Asset Class | equities | equities |
| Lunch Break | None | None |
| Pre-market | N/A | N/A |
| Holidays/Year | 24 | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do London Stock Exchange and Bolsas y Mercados Españoles have overlapping trading hours?
Yes, London Stock Exchange and Bolsas y Mercados Españoles have approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes of overlapping trading hours each day when both markets are open.
What is the time difference between London Stock Exchange and Bolsas y Mercados Españoles?
London Stock Exchange (Europe/London) and Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (Europe/Madrid) are approximately 1 hours apart. When it's market open at London Stock Exchange (08:00 local time), it's 09:00 at Bolsas y Mercados Españoles.
What are the trading hours for London Stock Exchange?
London Stock Exchange regular trading hours are 08:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London).
What are the trading hours for Bolsas y Mercados Españoles?
Bolsas y Mercados Españoles regular trading hours are 09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Madrid).
Do London Stock Exchange and Bolsas y Mercados Españoles share any holidays?
Yes, London Stock Exchange and Bolsas y Mercados Españoles share 12 holidays where both markets are closed on the same date (e.g., New Year's Day).
Can I trade on both London Stock Exchange and Bolsas y Mercados Españoles in the same day?
Yes, since the markets overlap, you can actively trade on both exchanges during the overlapping window.
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