Asia-Pacific · China
Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)
Shanghai is mainland China's largest exchange. Its STAR Market, launched in 2019, is designed for technology and science companies. International investors usually reach these shares through Stock Connect via Hong Kong or through the QFII scheme.
Regular hours: 09:30–11:30, 13:00–15:00 local time
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Key facts
| Country and city | China, Shanghai |
|---|---|
| Operator | Shanghai Stock Exchange (state-supervised) |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Currency | CNY |
| Regular trading hours | 09:30–11:30, 13:00–15:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Hours in your time today | Needs JavaScript |
| Auctions | Opening call auction 09:15–09:25; closing call auction 14:57–15:00. |
| Settlement | T+1 — Shares bought cannot be sold until the next trading day; cash settles on T+1. |
| Price limits | ±10% per day on the main board; ±20% on the STAR Market. |
| Minimum trading unit | 100 shares on the main board; STAR Market buy orders need at least 200 shares |
| Regulator | China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) |
| Main indices | SSE Composite, SSE 50, STAR 50 |
| Technology benchmark | STAR 50 |
| Currency vs US dollar | 1 USD = 6.6862 CNY (+0.09% in a week, ECB 16 October 2026) · all currencies |
Quick answers about SSE
What are the SSE trading hours?
Regular trading on SSE runs 09:30–11:30, 13:00–15:00 local time (Asia/Shanghai) on trading days.
Does SSE close for lunch?
Yes. SSE pauses between 11:30 and 13:00 local time, then trades again until 15:00.
What is the settlement cycle on SSE?
SSE uses T+1 settlement. Shares bought cannot be sold until the next trading day; cash settles on T+1.
What currency does SSE trade in?
Shares on SSE trade in CNY.
Listing boards and segments
- Main Board — Large and established companies.
- STAR Market — Science and technology board launched in July 2019 with registration-based IPOs.
Technology companies listed on SSE
Examples of well-known listings to show the market's profile, not recommendations.
What investors should know
- Trading runs 09:30–11:30 and 13:00–15:00 Beijing time.
- Shares bought cannot be sold on the same day.
- Daily price limits are ±10% on the main board and ±20% on the STAR Market.
Upcoming closures
SSE holidays follow calendars that are set each year (such as the lunar new year), so this site does not predict them. Check the official SSE website for this year's closures. The live clock uses weekday hours for this exchange.
Recent updates for SSE
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Guides
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Global Stock Market Hours: When the Big Exchanges Overlap
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Sources
Facts checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change: confirm details with the exchange or your broker before trading.