Asia-Pacific · Australia
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
Australia's market is weighted to banks and miners, but it has a growing group of software companies, such as WiseTech Global, Xero and TechnologyOne, tracked by the S&P/ASX All Technology Index.
Regular hours: 10:00–16:00 local time
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Key facts
| Country and city | Australia, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Operator | ASX Limited |
| Founded | 1987 (from six state exchanges) |
| Currency | AUD |
| Regular trading hours | 10:00–16:00 local time (Australia/Sydney) |
| Hours in your time today | Needs JavaScript |
| Auctions | Pre-open from 07:00, a staggered open from 10:00 to about 10:09, and a closing single price auction at about 16:10. |
| Settlement | T+2 |
| Price limits | No fixed daily limit. Automated checks stop trades far away from the recent price. |
| Minimum trading unit | A first purchase must be worth at least A$500 (minimum marketable parcel) |
| Regulator | Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) |
| Main indices | S&P/ASX 200, All Ordinaries |
| Technology benchmark | S&P/ASX All Technology Index |
| Currency vs US dollar | 1 USD = 1.437 AUD (-0.32% in a week, ECB 16 October 2026) · all currencies |
Quick answers about ASX
What are the ASX trading hours?
Regular trading on ASX runs 10:00–16:00 local time (Australia/Sydney) on trading days.
Does ASX close for lunch?
No. Regular trading on ASX runs without a midday break, from 10:00 to 16:00 local time.
What is the settlement cycle on ASX?
ASX uses T+2 settlement.
What currency does ASX trade in?
Shares on ASX trade in AUD.
When is ASX next closed or closing early?
24 December 2026: Christmas Eve, with an early close at 14:10 local time.
Listing boards and segments
- ASX main market — One main board for all listed companies.
Technology companies listed on ASX
Examples of well-known listings to show the market's profile, not recommendations.
What investors should know
- Normal trading runs 10:00–16:00 Sydney time.
- Settlement is T+2.
- Trading closes early, at 14:10, on 24 and 31 December.
Upcoming closures
- Christmas Eve: early close at 14:10
- Christmas Day: closed
- Boxing Day: closed
- New Year's Eve: early close at 14:10
- New Year's Day: closed
- Australia Day: closed
- Good Friday: closed
- Easter Monday: closed
- King's Birthday: closed
Holiday calendar for all exchanges
Recent updates for ASX
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Sources
Facts checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change: confirm details with the exchange or your broker before trading.