Because CUSP connects you to US-listed stocks and international 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): 6:30 PM – 1:00 AM (Nov - Mar)
Daylight Saving Time
US Market Time (ET): 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
UAE Time (GST): 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM (Apr - Oct)
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 cancelled before execution, giving you full control even when markets are closed.
There is no additional fee for placing orders outside market hours.
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 queued and executed once the market opens. These orders will appear as "Pending" in the app, providing clarity on their status.
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.
FAQs
Q: Can I cancel a queued order?
A: Yes, you can cancel any queued order before it executes. This gives you control over your trades until they are filled.
Q: Can I buy stocks when the market is closed?
A: Yes, you can place buy orders outside regular market hours. These orders will be queued and executed at the next market opening if your conditions are met.
Q: What happens to my order if the market is closed?
A: Orders placed when the market is closed are queued and will execute when the market reopens. You can review or cancel these orders before they are executed.