Is the US Stock Market Open?
Real-time NYSE & NASDAQ status and local-time countdown
# Investing AssistantWhat is Is the US Stock Market Open??
A single-page, mobile-first web app that tells you instantly whether the U.S. stock market is open, when it next opens or closes, and counts down live in your time zone—no sign-ups, no ads, zero bloat.
Problem
Users need to manually track and calculate US stock market hours across time zones, leading to confusion about real-time market status, next open/close times, and live countdowns. Old solutions involve checking multiple sources, financial apps, or calendars, which are time-consuming, non-instant, and lack mobile-first convenience.
Solution
A single-page web app that provides real-time NYSE/NASDAQ status, next open/close times, and live countdowns in the user’s local time zone. Users instantly see market status without sign-ups, ads, or unnecessary features (e.g., live countdown timer, time-zone-adjusted display).
Customers
Active traders, investors, and financial professionals in global time zones who require instant, reliable updates on US market hours. Demographics: 25-55 years old, tech-savvy, frequent stock market participants.
Unique Features
Zero-friction access (no sign-ups/ads), mobile-first design, real-time updates synchronized to the user’s local time zone, and ultra-simple single-page interface.
User Comments
Saves time checking market hours
Essential for international traders
No clutter or distractions
Reliable live countdown
Bookmarked as daily tool
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (exact stats unspecified), 100% free with no disclosed revenue model. Domain registered in 2023, minimalistic tech stack (static site).
Market Size
The US stock market has ~15 million active traders (FINRA 2023), with global investors contributing to a $40T+ market capitalization (NYSE + Nasdaq).
