Premarket and After-Hours Trading Times by Broker
Exchange and venue sessions may begin as early as 4:00 a.m. ET, but the hours available to an individual trader depend on the broker, security, and order type. Use this comparison to find which brokers offer the earliest access and widest extended-hours windows.
| Broker | Premarket | After-Hours | Overnight | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab | 7:00 AM – 9:25 AM ET | 4:05 PM – 8:00 PM ET | — | Schwab.com |
| thinkorswim (Schwab) | 7:00 AM – 9:25 AM ET | 4:05 PM – 8:00 PM ET | — | Schwab.com |
| Fidelity | 7:00 AM – 9:28 AM ET | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET | — | Fidelity.com |
| Robinhood | 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET | Available | Robinhood.com |
| Webull | 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET | Available | Webull.com |
| Interactive Brokers | 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET | Available | IBKR.com |
| E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley) | 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET | — | ETrade.com |
| Merrill Edge | 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET | — | MerrillEdge.com |
| Vanguard | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM ET | — | Vanguard.com |
| SoFi | 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET | — | SoFi.com |
Hours verified individually against each broker's published documentation. Last reviewed: April 2026. Always confirm with your broker as offerings change.
Why Broker Hours Differ from Exchange Hours
Nasdaq's electronic trading system accepts orders as early as 4:00 a.m. ET, but each broker decides when to route customer orders to those venues. Some brokers restrict access to reduce risk from low liquidity and wide spreads. Others offer extended access as a competitive feature. The NYSE and Nasdaq official regular session remains 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET regardless of broker offerings.
Eligible Securities
Even when your broker offers extended hours, not all securities are eligible. Most brokers restrict premarket and after-hours trading to:
- NYSE and Nasdaq-listed stocks
- Select ETFs
- Limit orders only (market orders generally not accepted)
Supported Order Types
Most brokers only accept limit orders during extended hours. Market orders, stop orders, and stop-limit orders are typically restricted to the regular session. This protects traders from extreme price swings in thin markets. Some brokers also require you to explicitly enable extended-hours trading in your account settings before placing orders.
Fees and Restrictions
Most major brokers no longer charge additional fees for extended-hours trading, but the execution quality may differ. Wider bid-ask spreads effectively act as a hidden cost. Always check your broker's specific fee schedule and order routing practices.