PSX Trading Hours: Complete Schedule (Normal Days, Friday, Ramadan)
The Pakistan Stock Exchange trades Monday to Friday with different timings for normal days, Fridays and Ramadan. Here is the complete Designated Time Schedule (DTS) so you never miss a session.
Normal Trading Hours (Monday to Thursday)
| Session | Time (PKT) | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Open | 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Enter, modify or cancel orders; no trades execute |
| Order Matching | 9:30 AM – 9:32 AM | System calculates the opening price |
| Continuous Trading | 9:32 AM – 3:30 PM | Normal buying and selling |
| Post-Close | 3:30 PM – 3:40 PM | Trading at the closing price only |
| Trade Rectification | 3:40 PM – 4:10 PM | Brokers correct trade errors |
Friday Schedule (Two Sessions)
On Fridays the market closes for the Juma prayer break and reopens in the afternoon:
| Session | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|
| Pre-Open | 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM |
| Morning Session | 9:17 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Break (Juma prayer) | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
| Afternoon Session | 2:32 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Post-Close | 4:30 PM – 4:40 PM |
Ramadan Trading Hours
During the holy month of Ramadan, PSX operates on a compressed schedule. For Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH), the official timings were:
| Session | Monday – Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Open | 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM |
| Order Matching | 9:15 AM – 9:17 AM | 9:15 AM – 9:17 AM |
| Market Open | 9:17 AM | 9:17 AM |
| Market Close | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| Post-Close | 1:35 PM – 1:50 PM | 12:35 PM – 12:50 PM |
| Odd Lots Market | 9:15 AM – 1:30 PM | 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM |
PSX announces the Ramadan schedule each year shortly before the month begins. Normal timings resume automatically after Ramadan unless PSX issues a new notice — always check psx.com.pk or your broker’s notice board.
What Do the Sessions Mean?
Pre-Open
You can place, change or cancel orders, but nothing trades yet. When pre-open ends, the system computes an opening price that matches the maximum number of buy and sell orders.
Continuous Trading
The main session. Orders match instantly whenever a buyer’s price meets a seller’s price. Most of the day’s volume trades in the first and last hour.
Post-Close
A short window where you can trade only at the day’s closing price — useful if you missed the close but are happy with that price.
Circuit Breakers and Market Halts
Trading can pause during the day: individual stocks have daily price bands (usually around 10% either side of the previous close), and if the KSE-30 index moves sharply and stays there, PSX can halt the entire market temporarily. Learn the mechanics with our PSX Circuit Breaker tool.
When Is the PSX Closed?
- Weekends — Saturday and Sunday, every week.
- Public holidays — PSX publishes an annual holiday calendar (Pakistan Day, Eid holidays, Independence Day, Iqbal Day, Quaid-e-Azam Day/Christmas, etc.).
- Government-declared holidays — occasional extra closures announced at short notice.
- Market-wide halts — rare, triggered by extreme index moves.
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Settlement: T+1
Since February 2026, PSX trades settle on a T+1 cycle — one working day after the trade. Weekends and holidays do not count. This matters for dividend eligibility (you must buy before the ex-date) and for knowing when sale proceeds reach your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does PSX open?
Monday to Thursday, continuous trading starts at 9:32 AM (after a 9:15 AM pre-open). On Friday the morning session starts at 9:17 AM (pre-open from 9:00 AM).
Is PSX open on Friday afternoon?
Yes. After the midday Juma break (12:00 PM – 2:30 PM), the afternoon session runs from 2:32 PM to 4:30 PM.
What are PSX Ramadan timings?
In Ramadan 2026 the market opened at 9:17 AM and closed at 1:30 PM Monday to Thursday, and at 12:30 PM on Friday. PSX announces fresh Ramadan timings every year.
Is PSX open on Saturday?
No. The exchange is closed every Saturday and Sunday, plus public holidays per its annual calendar.
Disclaimer: Timings are set by PSX and can change via official notice. Always verify current hours on psx.com.pk or with your broker before trading. This article is for educational purposes only.