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London Stock Exchange (LSE)
Trading hours
Trading hours: 08:00–16:30 (UK time)
| Session | Local time |
|---|---|
| Regular session | 08:00–16:30 |
Holidays and half days
| Date | Occasion | Trading |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | Half day: 08:00–12:30 | |
| Christmas Day | Closed | |
| Boxing Day (substitute) | Closed | |
| New Year's Eve | Half day: 08:00–12:30 | |
| New Year's Day | Closed | |
| Good Friday | Closed | |
| Easter Monday | Closed | |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| Christmas Eve | Half day: 08:00–12:30 | |
| Christmas Day (substitute) | Closed |
Largest companies
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEL | Shell | Energy | Exchange page · Company website |
| HSBA | HSBC Holdings | Financials | Exchange page · Company website |
| AZN | AstraZeneca | Healthcare | Exchange page · Company website |
| ULVR | Unilever | Consumer staples | Exchange page · Company website |
| RR. | Rolls-Royce Holdings | Industrials | Exchange page · Company website |
| RIO | Rio Tinto | Materials | Exchange page · Company website |
| BATS | British American Tobacco | Consumer staples | Exchange page · Company website |
| BP. | BP | Energy | Exchange page · Company website |
| GSK | GSK | Healthcare | Exchange page · Company website |
| NG. | National Grid | Utilities | Exchange page · Company website |
| BA. | BAE Systems | Industrials | Exchange page · Company website |
| BARC | Barclays | Financials | Exchange page · Company website |
Ranked by market capitalisation, LSE-traded only. Source: companiesmarketcap.com, as at 31 October 2026.
About the exchange
The London Stock Exchange, with roots in the 17th century, is one of the oldest in the world. It is part of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and lists British and international companies. Its most closely followed index is the FTSE 100, launched in 1984.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Currency
- GBP
- Time zone
- UK time
- Official website
- www.londonstockexchange.com
Prices on the exchange website
For information only. Not financial advice.