8h 30m
Overlap
1h
Time Diff
13
Shared Holidays
Europe
Region
Live Market Status
Market is open
Closes in 53 minutes
Market is open
Closes in 53 minutes
Trading Hours Comparison
🇬🇧 London Stock Exchange
08:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
= 08:00 - 16:30 in SIX Swiss Exchange time
🇨🇭 SIX Swiss Exchange
09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Zurich)
= 09:00 - 17:30 in London Stock Exchange time
Trading Hours Overlap
London Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange 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
🇨🇭 SIX Swiss Exchange Upcoming Holidays
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2027
Good Friday
Mar 26, 2027
Easter Monday
Mar 29, 2027
Ascension Day
May 6, 2027
24
London Stock Exchange holidays/year
24
SIX Swiss Exchange holidays/year
Key Differences
| Feature | London Stock Exchange | SIX Swiss Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Timezone | Europe/London | Europe/Zurich |
| 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 | 24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do London Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange have overlapping trading hours?
Yes, London Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange 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 SIX Swiss Exchange?
London Stock Exchange (Europe/London) and SIX Swiss Exchange (Europe/Zurich) are approximately 1 hours apart. When it's market open at London Stock Exchange (08:00 local time), it's 09:00 at SIX Swiss Exchange.
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 SIX Swiss Exchange?
SIX Swiss Exchange regular trading hours are 09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Zurich).
Do London Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange share any holidays?
Yes, London Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange share 13 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 SIX Swiss Exchange in the same day?
Yes, since the markets overlap, you can actively trade on both exchanges during the overlapping window.
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