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SIX Swiss Exchange
Switzerland's exchange is best known for global pharma, food and finance companies, but it also lists a group of specialist technology firms such as Logitech and the semiconductor-equipment suppliers VAT Group, Inficon and Comet.
Regular hours: 09:00–17:30 local time
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Key facts
| Country and city | Switzerland, Zurich |
|---|---|
| Operator | SIX Group |
| Founded | 1995 (from the Basel, Geneva and Zurich exchanges) |
| Currency | CHF |
| Regular trading hours | 09:00–17:30 local time (Europe/Zurich) |
| Hours in your time today | Needs JavaScript |
| Auctions | Opening auction at 09:00; continuous trading until 17:20, then a closing auction to 17:30. |
| Settlement | T+2 — Switzerland intends to move to T+1 together with the EU on 11 October 2027. |
| Price limits | No fixed daily limit. Stop-trading rules pause a stock briefly after large price moves. |
| Minimum trading unit | 1 share |
| Regulator | Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) |
| Main indices | SMI, SPI, SLI |
| Technology benchmark | SPI Technology sector |
| Currency vs US dollar | 1 USD = 0.824 CHF (+0.86% in a week, ECB 16 October 2026) · all currencies |
Quick answers about SIX
What are the SIX trading hours?
Regular trading on SIX runs 09:00–17:30 local time (Europe/Zurich) on trading days.
Does SIX close for lunch?
No. Regular trading on SIX runs without a midday break, from 09:00 to 17:30 local time.
What is the settlement cycle on SIX?
SIX uses T+2 settlement. Switzerland intends to move to T+1 together with the EU on 11 October 2027.
What currency does SIX trade in?
Shares on SIX trade in CHF.
When is SIX next closed or closing early?
24 December 2026: Christmas Eve, a full-day closure.
Listing boards and segments
- Swiss Reporting Standard — Main standard for Swiss companies.
- International Reporting Standard — For companies reporting under IFRS or US GAAP.
- Sparks — Segment for small and medium-sized companies, launched in 2021.
Technology companies listed on SIX
Examples of well-known listings to show the market's profile, not recommendations.
What investors should know
- Trading runs 09:00–17:30 Zurich time, with the closing auction from 17:20.
- SIX is closed on 2 January, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 1 August and 24 and 31 December, besides the usual holidays.
- Swiss securities transfer stamp tax can apply when a Swiss bank or broker is involved.
Upcoming closures
- Christmas Eve: closed
- Christmas Day: closed
- New Year's Eve: closed
- New Year's Day: closed
- Good Friday: closed
- Easter Monday: closed
- Ascension Day: closed
- Whit Monday: closed
Holiday calendar for all exchanges
Recent updates for SIX
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.
Buying Foreign Tech Stocks: ADRs, Dual Listings and Currency Risk
How to own tech companies from Taiwan, Japan, China or Europe: depositary receipts, dual listings, Stock Connect and what currency moves do to your return.
Sources
Facts checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change: confirm details with the exchange or your broker before trading.