When are SHFE Gold and COMEX Gold open at the same time?

On a typical trading day (UTC) the joint windows are 01:00–02:15, 02:30–03:30, 05:30–07:00, 13:00–18:30 in winter (01:00–02:15, 02:30–03:30, 05:30–07:00, 13:00–18:30 in summer), about 9h 15m in total.

Does COMEX Gold keep trading while SHFE Gold is closed?

Yes — on 19 trading days in 2026 SHFE Gold is closed while COMEX Gold trades, the longest stretch being 2026-02-16 – 2026-02-23. These are one-sided exposure windows for cross-market positions.

Does daylight saving change the SHFE Gold–COMEX Gold overlap?

The joint windows in the two seasonal scenarios are identical. A change in overseas opening or closing times need not change the overlap. 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

SHFE Gold × COMEX Gold: Trading Hours Compared

Joint windows, single-leg hours, and 2026 mismatched holidays for Gold (SHFE AU) and Gold (COMEX GC), on a typical trading day (UTC).

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Sources & coverage

Shows the civil day in your selected zone; exchange trade dates are listed separately.

Reviewed query coverage: 2026-07-22 05:00 UTC – 2026-12-20 16:00 UTC · Reviewed AU 2026-07-20 · GC 2026-10-20 · v1.9.16 · Built 2026-11-11

Trading — product trading hours ↗ Trading Schedule during National Holidays for Year 2026 ↗ COMEX Gold futures contract information ↗ CME Group Holiday Calendar 2026 (metals and energy) ↗ CME Clearing holiday advisory: Thanksgiving 2026 ↗

Joint trading windows (typical day)

winterOverlap 9h 15m · SHFE Gold only 0h · COMEX Gold only 13h 45m

SHFE Gold

COMEX Gold

Both open

Both open (UTC): 01:00–02:15 · 02:30–03:30 · 05:30–07:00 · 13:00–18:30

summerOverlap 9h 15m · SHFE Gold only 0h · COMEX Gold only 13h 45m

SHFE Gold

COMEX Gold

Both open

Both open (UTC): 01:00–02:15 · 02:30–03:30 · 05:30–07:00 · 13:00–18:30

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

Gold (SHFE AU)	Day 09:00–10:15, 10:30–11:30, 13:30–15:00 · Night 21:00–02:30 (+1 day)（China Standard Time (UTC+8)）
Gold (COMEX GC)	17:00 (prev day)–16:00（US Central Time）

2026 mismatched holidays (one-sided days)

SHFE Gold closed, COMEX Gold trading: 19 days · longest stretch 2026-02-16 – 2026-02-23
COMEX Gold closed, SHFE Gold trading: 1 days · longest stretch 2026-12-25

Full 2026 holiday calendar & mismatch view →

FAQ

When are SHFE Gold and COMEX Gold open at the same time?: On a typical trading day (UTC) the joint windows are 01:00–02:15, 02:30–03:30, 05:30–07:00, 13:00–18:30 in winter (01:00–02:15, 02:30–03:30, 05:30–07:00, 13:00–18:30 in summer), about 9h 15m in total.
Does COMEX Gold keep trading while SHFE Gold is closed?: Yes — on 19 trading days in 2026 SHFE Gold is closed while COMEX Gold trades, the longest stretch being 2026-02-16 – 2026-02-23. These are one-sided exposure windows for cross-market positions.
Does daylight saving change the SHFE Gold–COMEX Gold overlap?: The joint windows in the two seasonal scenarios are identical. A change in overseas opening or closing times need not change the overlap. 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.