When are CME E-mini S&P 500 and EUREX DAX Index open at the same time?

On a typical trading day (UTC) the joint windows are 00:10–21:00 in winter (23:10–20:00 (+1 day) in summer), about 20h 50m in total.

Does daylight saving change the CME E-mini S&P 500–EUREX DAX Index overlap?

The joint windows differ between the two seasonal scenarios. See the exact endpoints and durations above; they do not necessarily shift by one hour. The two typical scenarios do not represent US/UK transition gaps or temporary exchange schedules. Check dated exchange notices; where a date query is available, check its coverage.

Cross-market view

CME E-mini S&P 500 × EUREX DAX Index: Trading Hours Compared

Joint windows, single-leg hours, and 2026 mismatched holidays for E-mini S&P 500 (CME ES) and DAX Index (EUREX FDAX), on a typical trading day (UTC).

Latest relevant source check 2026-10-20 · sources on each product page · Verify against official exchange notices before trading

2 productsopen/closed by your device clockNext change: calculating…Both legs on the timeline →

Joint trading windows (typical day)

winterOverlap 20h 50m · CME E-mini S&P 500 only 2h 10m · EUREX DAX Index only 0h

CME E-mini S&P 500

EUREX DAX Index

Both open

Both open (UTC): 00:10–21:00

summerOverlap 20h 50m · CME E-mini S&P 500 only 2h 10m · EUREX DAX Index only 0h

CME E-mini S&P 500

EUREX DAX Index

Both open

Both open (UTC): 23:10–20:00 (+1 day)

Axis is UTC 00:00–24:00 on a Tuesday–Friday day; Monday opens, Friday closes and holiday eves follow each exchange's notice.

Each leg in its own time

E-mini S&P 500 (CME ES)	17:00 (prev day)–16:00（US Central Time）
DAX Index (EUREX FDAX)	01:10–22:00 (winter) · 02:10–22:00 (summer)（Central European Time (CET/CEST)）

2026 mismatched holidays (one-sided days)

CME E-mini S&P 500 closed, EUREX DAX Index trading: 0 days
EUREX DAX Index closed, CME E-mini S&P 500 trading: 11 days · longest stretch 2026-04-03 – 2026-04-06

Full 2026 holiday calendar & mismatch view →

FAQ

When are CME E-mini S&P 500 and EUREX DAX Index open at the same time?: On a typical trading day (UTC) the joint windows are 00:10–21:00 in winter (23:10–20:00 (+1 day) in summer), about 20h 50m in total.
Does daylight saving change the CME E-mini S&P 500–EUREX DAX Index overlap?: The joint windows differ between the two seasonal scenarios. See the exact endpoints and durations above; they do not necessarily shift by one hour. The two typical scenarios do not represent US/UK transition gaps or temporary exchange schedules. Check dated exchange notices; where a date query is available, check its coverage.