2025 Asian Stock Markets
Trading Hours, Exchange Rates & Fees
KRX, TSE, SSE/SZSE, HKEX
Trading times, FX rates, commission fees—All in one page for global investors!
🇰🇷 Korea (KRX: KOSPI/KOSDAQ)
| Session | Trading Hours (KST) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 09:00 ~ 15:30 | Main session |
| After-hours | 15:40 ~ 18:00 | Negotiated/Block trading |
| Pre-market | 08:30 ~ 09:00 | Price discovery |
Closed on weekends and Korean public holidays.
🇯🇵 Japan (TSE: Tokyo Stock Exchange)
| Session | Trading Hours (JST/KST) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Morning (Zenba) | 09:00 ~ 11:30 | Lunch break 11:30~12:30 (no trading) |
| Lunch Break | 11:30 ~ 12:30 | |
| Afternoon (Goba) | 12:30 ~ 15:00 |
No daylight saving time. Closed on weekends and Japanese public holidays.
🇨🇳 China (SSE/SZSE: Shanghai & Shenzhen)
| Session | Trading Hours (CST/KST) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 09:30 ~ 11:30 | Lunch break 11:30~13:00 |
| Lunch Break | 11:30 ~ 13:00 | |
| Afternoon | 13:00 ~ 15:00 |
Closed on weekends and Chinese public holidays.
🇭🇰 Hong Kong (HKEX: Hong Kong Stock Exchange)
| Session | Trading Hours (HKT/KST) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 09:30 ~ 12:00 | Lunch break 12:00~13:00 |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 ~ 13:00 | |
| Afternoon | 13:00 ~ 16:00 |
Closed on weekends and Hong Kong public holidays.
💱 Exchange Rates & Fees (2025)
- Korean Stocks: KRW (Korean Won) account only
- Japanese Stocks: KRW → JPY conversion
- Chinese Stocks: KRW → CNY conversion (CNY=RMB)
- Hong Kong Stocks: KRW → HKD conversion
- Exchange Rate: Use real-time rates in your brokerage app or major finance portals (Naver, Investing.com, etc.)
| Fee Type | Korea | Japan | China | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Commission | ~0.015% (by brokerage) | 0.09~0.25% | 0.1~0.3% | 0.18~0.25% |
| Exchange Fee | None | ~0.05~1.5% | ~0.05~1.5% | ~0.05~1.5% |
| Other Fees | SEC, KRX fees ~0.003% | Japan SEC ~0.005% | China SEC ~0.00487% | HKEX/Stamp Duty ~0.13% |
| Tax | Capital gains, local tax | Capital gains, local tax | Capital gains, stamp tax | Capital gains, stamp tax |
* Please check your brokerage for exact rates. Event promotions may apply!
✨ Pro Tips for Global Investors
- Check each country’s market holidays in advance.
- Watch for currency fluctuations (JPY, CNY, HKD).
- Compare brokerage fees and look for promotions or fee discounts.
- Use real-time exchange rates for cost-efficient trading.
- Taxes on capital gains and dividends may apply—consult a tax professional if needed.
Smart global investing starts with knowing trading hours, FX rates, and all the fees!