Trading schedules depend on the exchange session and your broker’s definitions for pre‑market and after‑hours.
Use this guide to anchor everything to US Eastern Time and then convert to your local time.
Quick takeaway
Use timezone names (ET/CT/MT/PT or the IANA form like America/Los_Angeles) and confirm with a live clock. This prevents mistakes when daylight saving rules change.
Market-time basics
US market schedules are typically anchored to Eastern Time. Some sessions vary by broker and holiday calendars. For best results, plan your day in ET first, then convert to your local time.
Common mistakes traders make
- Mixing up ET with local time.
- Forgetting daylight saving shifts.
- Ignoring early closes on certain days.
If trading is time-critical, always double-check right before execution.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the time shown on UsInTimes?
We use official timezone identifiers so the clock follows the correct rules for daylight saving changes.
What should I include when scheduling across time zones?
Include the time and the timezone (ET/CT/MT/PT), or use an IANA name like America/New_York.
Where can I check a specific state?
Open the state page from the homepage, for example: /state/california or /state/new-york.
