Europe · France and the Netherlands
Euronext (Paris and Amsterdam)
Euronext runs regulated stock markets in several European cities, including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris, on one trading platform. Amsterdam is home to several of Europe's largest semiconductor and fintech companies, including ASML and Adyen.
Regular hours: 09:00–17:30 local time
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Key facts
| Country and city | France and the Netherlands, Paris and Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Operator | Euronext N.V. |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Currency | EUR |
| Regular trading hours | 09:00–17:30 local time (Europe/Paris) |
| Hours in your time today | Needs JavaScript |
| Auctions | Pre-opening from 07:15 with an opening auction at 09:00; closing auction 17:30–17:35. |
| Settlement | T+2 — The EU plans to move to T+1 on 11 October 2027. |
| Price limits | No fixed daily limit. Price collars pause a stock in a short reservation period when it moves too far. |
| Minimum trading unit | 1 share |
| Regulator | National regulators such as the AMF (France) and AFM (Netherlands), under EU rules coordinated by ESMA |
| Main indices | CAC 40, AEX, Euronext 100 |
| Technology benchmark | Euronext Tech Leaders |
| Currency vs US dollar | 1 USD = 0.8887 EUR (+0.42% in a week, ECB 16 October 2026) · all currencies |
Quick answers about Euronext
What are the Euronext trading hours?
Regular trading on Euronext runs 09:00–17:30 local time (Europe/Paris) on trading days.
Does Euronext close for lunch?
No. Regular trading on Euronext runs without a midday break, from 09:00 to 17:30 local time.
What is the settlement cycle on Euronext?
Euronext uses T+2 settlement. The EU plans to move to T+1 on 11 October 2027.
What currency does Euronext trade in?
Shares on Euronext trade in EUR.
When is Euronext next closed or closing early?
24 December 2026: Christmas Eve, with an early close at 14:05 local time.
Listing boards and segments
- Euronext (regulated market) — Main market in each Euronext city.
- Euronext Growth — Multilateral trading facility for small and mid-sized companies, with a listing sponsor.
- Euronext Access — Entry-level market for start-ups.
Technology companies listed on Euronext
Examples of well-known listings to show the market's profile, not recommendations.
What investors should know
- Regular trading runs 09:00–17:30 Central European Time.
- France and Italy charge a financial transaction tax on purchases of some domestic shares.
- Trading closes early, at 14:05, on 24 and 31 December.
Upcoming closures
- Christmas Eve: early close at 14:05
- Christmas Day: closed
- New Year's Eve: early close at 14:05
- New Year's Day: closed
- Good Friday: closed
- Easter Monday: closed
Holiday calendar for all exchanges
Recent updates for Euronext
Clocks go back on Sunday 25 October for Euronext, LSE, SIX, Stockholm and Xetra
Daylight-saving time changes in the time zones of Euronext, LSE, SIX, Stockholm and Xetra. Local trading hours stay the same, but seen from other time zones they move: LSE opens at 08:00 local time, which is 07:00 UTC before the change and 08:00 UTC after it. Until the clocks also change for NYSE, Nasdaq and TSX on Sunday 1 November, the time difference between LSE and NYSE is 4 hours instead of the usual 5. The live market clock shows every opening time in your own time zone.
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Guides
T+1 Settlement Explained: Which Markets Settle Next Day
The US, Canada and India already settle share trades in one day; the EU, UK and Switzerland plan to follow on 11 October 2027. What T+1 means for your cash, dividends and trades abroad.
Growth Boards for Tech Companies Compared
Where young technology companies list around the world: AIM, Euronext Growth, First North, Scale, TSE Growth, STAR Market, ChiNext and KOSDAQ compared, with the risks for investors.
Global Stock Market Hours: When the Big Exchanges Overlap
When do Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Frankfurt and New York trade at the same time? Trading hours in UTC, the Europe–US overlap and why it changes twice a year.
Sources
Facts checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change: confirm details with the exchange or your broker before trading.