Asia-Pacific · Hong Kong SAR, China
Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)
Hong Kong is the main offshore market for Chinese technology companies, including Tencent, Alibaba, Xiaomi and Meituan. Stock Connect links it with Shanghai and Shenzhen: mainland investors can buy eligible Hong Kong shares, and international investors can buy eligible mainland A-shares.
Regular hours: 09:30–12:00, 13:00–16:00 local time
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Key facts
| Country and city | Hong Kong SAR, China |
|---|---|
| Operator | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) |
| Founded | 1891 (stock exchange); HKEX formed in 2000 |
| Currency | HKD — Some stocks also have a renminbi (RMB) trading counter. |
| Regular trading hours | 09:30–12:00, 13:00–16:00 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong) |
| Hours in your time today | Needs JavaScript |
| Auctions | Pre-opening session 09:00–09:30; closing auction session from 16:00 to about 16:10. |
| Settlement | T+2 |
| Price limits | No daily price limit. A Volatility Control Mechanism triggers a cooling-off period for large stocks after sudden moves. |
| Minimum trading unit | Set per stock (board lots differ by company) |
| Regulator | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Main indices | Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng TECH Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index |
| Technology benchmark | Hang Seng TECH Index |
| Currency vs US dollar | 1 USD = 7.8482 HKD (-0.01% in a week, ECB 16 October 2026) · all currencies |
Quick answers about HKEX
What are the HKEX trading hours?
Regular trading on HKEX runs 09:30–12:00, 13:00–16:00 local time (Asia/Hong_Kong) on trading days.
Does HKEX close for lunch?
Yes. HKEX pauses between 12:00 and 13:00 local time, then trades again until 16:00.
What is the settlement cycle on HKEX?
HKEX uses T+2 settlement.
What currency does HKEX trade in?
Shares on HKEX trade in HKD. Some stocks also have a renminbi (RMB) trading counter.
Listing boards and segments
- Main Board — Main market; includes special chapters for biotech (18A) and specialist technology companies (18C, since March 2023).
- GEM — Market for smaller growth companies.
Technology companies listed on HKEX
Examples of well-known listings to show the market's profile, not recommendations.
What investors should know
- Trading runs 09:30–12:00 and 13:00–16:00 Hong Kong time, followed by a closing auction.
- Each stock has its own board lot, so the minimum purchase differs per company.
- Stamp duty is 0.1% of the trade value, paid by both buyer and seller.
- Since September 2024 trading continues during typhoon and black rainstorm warnings.
Upcoming closures
HKEX holidays follow calendars that are set each year (such as the lunar new year), so this site does not predict them. Check the official HKEX website for this year's closures. The live clock uses weekday hours for this exchange.
Recent updates for HKEX
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Sources
Facts checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change: confirm details with the exchange or your broker before trading.