Trading hours vary from one financial market to another depending on the geographical location and the nature of the traded assets. Understanding these differences helps investors choose the most suitable time to enter the markets and aim for better results.

Global Markets

Trading hours vary depending on the type of financial instrument and the market associated with it. Below is a general overview of the main markets available at Evest:

• The US market: from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM Saudi time. This may vary by one hour depending on daylight saving time.
• The European market: from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Saudi time.
• The Asian market: from 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM Saudi time.
• The forex market is available 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday.

Gulf Markets

• Saudi Market (Tadawul): from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Dubai Financial Market: from 10:00 AM to 2:45 PM.
• Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange: from 10:00 AM to 2:45 PM.
• Qatar Stock Exchange: from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
• Boursa Kuwait: from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Notes

• Trading hours may vary during Ramadan or official holidays.
• Some markets offer additional sessions before or after the official market hours, such as pre-market and after-hours trading.
• The best trading times are often during market overlaps, such as the overlap between the European and US markets.