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CME E-mini Nasdaq-100 × EUREX DAX Index: Trading Hours Compared
Joint windows, single-leg hours, and 2026 mismatched holidays for E-mini Nasdaq-100 (CME NQ) 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
Joint trading windows (typical day)
CME E-mini Nasdaq-100
EUREX DAX Index
Both open
Both open (UTC): 00:10–21:00
CME E-mini Nasdaq-100
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 Nasdaq-100 (CME NQ) | 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 Nasdaq-100 closed, EUREX DAX Index trading: 0 days
- EUREX DAX Index closed, CME E-mini Nasdaq-100 trading: 11 days · longest stretch 2026-04-03 – 2026-04-06
FAQ
- When are CME E-mini Nasdaq-100 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 Nasdaq-100–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.