Because CUSP connects you to US-listed stocks and ETFs, your trading activity follows official US market times.
Regular Market Hours
US Market Time (ET): 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
UAE Time (GST): 5:30 PM – 12:00 midnight
🕒 During Daylight Savings (March–November):
The US market opens and closes one hour earlier — 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM GST.
Placing Orders Outside Market Hours
You don’t need to wait for the bell to plan your next move — you can place orders anytime directly in the CUSP app.
Orders placed outside regular hours are queued automatically.
They will execute at the next market opening once your price and conditions are met.
You’ll see them in the app as Pending until filled.
Queued orders can still be edited or cancelled before execution, giving you full control even when markets are closed.
This ensures you’re always prepared, no matter when you decide to trade.
Pre-Market and After-Hours Trading
CUSP also offers extended trading sessions that let you trade beyond the standard market window.
Pre-Market: 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM (ET)
After-Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)
During these sessions, you can:
Buy and sell eligible US-listed stocks and ETFs.
Modify or cancel queued orders before they execute.
React to major announcements such as earnings reports or company news that occur outside regular hours.
Note: Orders placed outside regular market hours will be securely queued and executed once the market opens.
These extended sessions give you more flexibility to manage your portfolio and respond to market-moving events as they happen.
Why This Matters
Convenience: US trading hours align closely with UAE evenings.
Opportunities: Many key market updates and earnings announcements occur before or after regular sessions.
Preparedness: By queuing or adjusting orders outside trading hours, you stay ready for the next market move.
Knowing when markets open — and how CUSP empowers you to trade around them, helps you build your wealth with clarity and control.