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Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Singapore Exchange is a regional hub with many real estate investment trusts (REITs), including data-centre REITs. Catalist is its sponsor-supervised board for smaller companies.
Regular hours: 09:00–17:00 local time
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Key facts
| Country and city | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Operator | SGX Group |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Currency | SGD |
| Regular trading hours | 09:00–17:00 local time (Asia/Singapore) |
| Hours in your time today | Needs JavaScript |
| Auctions | Pre-open from 08:30; pre-close 17:00–17:06. |
| Settlement | T+2 |
| Price limits | Dynamic price limits trigger a short cooling-off period after sharp moves. |
| Minimum trading unit | 100 shares |
| Regulator | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |
| Main indices | Straits Times Index (STI) |
| Currency vs US dollar | 1 USD = 1.2792 SGD (+0.09% in a week, ECB 16 October 2026) · all currencies |
Quick answers about SGX
What are the SGX trading hours?
Regular trading on SGX runs 09:00–17:00 local time (Asia/Singapore) on trading days.
Does SGX close for lunch?
No. Regular trading on SGX runs without a midday break, from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.
What is the settlement cycle on SGX?
SGX uses T+2 settlement.
What currency does SGX trade in?
Shares on SGX trade in SGD.
Listing boards and segments
- Mainboard — Main market for established companies.
- Catalist — Sponsor-supervised board for smaller companies.
Technology companies listed on SGX
Examples of well-known listings to show the market's profile, not recommendations.
What investors should know
- Continuous trading runs 09:00–17:00 Singapore time, without a lunch break.
- The standard board lot is 100 shares.
- Settlement is T+2.
Upcoming closures
SGX holidays follow calendars that are set each year (such as the lunar new year), so this site does not predict them. Check the official SGX website for this year's closures. The live clock uses weekday hours for this exchange.
Recent updates for SGX
No recent updates for this exchange. See all updates.
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Guides
Opening Auctions, Lunch Breaks and Closing Prices Explained
Why stock exchanges open and close with an auction, when each one runs, which markets still take a lunch break, and what that means for your orders.
Sources
Facts checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change: confirm details with the exchange or your broker before trading.