Asia-Pacific · Taiwan
Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE)
Taiwan's exchange is dominated by semiconductors and electronics, and TSMC alone makes up a large share of the TAIEX index. Trading ends early, at 13:30 local time.
Regular hours: 09:00–13:30 local time
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Key facts
| Country and city | Taiwan, Taipei |
|---|---|
| Operator | Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Currency | TWD |
| Regular trading hours | 09:00–13:30 local time (Asia/Taipei) |
| Hours in your time today | Needs JavaScript |
| Auctions | Closing call auction 13:25–13:30. |
| Settlement | T+2 |
| Price limits | ±10% per day. |
| Minimum trading unit | 1,000 shares; odd lots can also be traded during the day |
| Regulator | Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) |
| Main indices | TAIEX, FTSE TWSE Taiwan 50 |
| Technology benchmark | TAIEX Electronics sub-index |
Quick answers about TWSE
What are the TWSE trading hours?
Regular trading on TWSE runs 09:00–13:30 local time (Asia/Taipei) on trading days.
Does TWSE close for lunch?
No. Regular trading on TWSE runs without a midday break, from 09:00 to 13:30 local time.
What is the settlement cycle on TWSE?
TWSE uses T+2 settlement.
What currency does TWSE trade in?
Shares on TWSE trade in TWD.
Listing boards and segments
- TWSE main board — Main market.
- Taiwan Innovation Board — Board for innovative companies, launched in 2021.
Technology companies listed on TWSE
Examples of well-known listings to show the market's profile, not recommendations.
What investors should know
- Trading runs 09:00–13:30 Taipei time.
- The daily price limit is ±10%.
- The standard board lot is 1,000 shares; intraday odd-lot trading makes smaller purchases possible.
Upcoming closures
TWSE holidays follow calendars that are set each year (such as the lunar new year), so this site does not predict them. Check the official TWSE website for this year's closures. The live clock uses weekday hours for this exchange.
Recent updates for TWSE
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Sources
Facts checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change: confirm details with the exchange or your broker before trading.