What Are the Options Trading Hours on Pluang?

Options trading hours on Pluang follow the same regular market session as US Stocks: Monday through Friday, 21:30–04:00 WIB under standard time, or 20:30–03:00 WIB during U.S. Daylight Saving Time (DST). The market is closed on weekends and on U.S. public exchange holidays, when no Options orders can be placed or executed. DST typically begins in the second week of March and ends in the first week of November each year, shifting every session one hour earlier for that period; Pluang updates the schedule automatically, so you don't need to track the exact switchover dates yourself. Options do not have a separate pre-market or extended-hours session — trading is limited to this single regular-hours window, unlike some eligible US Stocks that can also trade pre-market or on the 24-Hour Market. Always check the Trade Page in the Pluang app for the current session status before placing an Options order.

• Trading days: Monday to Friday only. Options cannot be traded on Saturdays, Sundays, or U.S. public exchange holidays.
• DST window: Begins the second week of March, ends the first week of November (U.S. schedule). Every session shifts one hour earlier during this window and reverts automatically once DST ends.
• No extended-hours trading for Options: Pre-market and the 24-Hour Market (available for select "24"-eligible US Stocks) do not apply to Options — an Options order can only be placed and executed inside the regular-hours window above.
• Near market close: On an Options contract's expiry day, Pluang force-closes any open position on that contract approximately 1 hour before market close, rather than letting it run passively to cash settlement — plan any adjustments to your position well before the closing window.

Related questions:

Q: Does Daylight Saving Time change my Options trading hours?
Yes — during U.S. Daylight Saving Time, Pluang's Options regular market session shifts one hour earlier, running 20:30–03:00 WIB instead of the standard 21:30–04:00 WIB. DST runs from the second week of March to the first week of November each year, following the U.S. exchange calendar. Pluang applies this shift automatically in the app, so the times you see for order placement always reflect the correct current session — you don't need to manually adjust for the date.

Q: Can I trade Options on weekends or U.S. public holidays?
No. The Options market is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and any day the underlying U.S. exchange observes a public holiday, and no Options orders can be placed or executed during those closures. Orders submitted while the market is closed are typically queued rather than filled immediately. Check the Trade Page in the app for the next scheduled open time before placing an order around a holiday.

Q: Is there pre-market or extended-hours trading for Options?
No. Options trading on Pluang is limited to the single regular-hours session — there is no separate pre-market window and no 24-Hour Market access for Options, even though certain "24"-eligible US Stocks do offer extended-hours trading. If you're used to trading US Stocks outside regular hours, note that the same flexibility does not carry over to Options contracts. Any order you place outside the regular session simply waits until the next one opens.

Q: What happens to my open Options position right before market close on expiry day?
Pluang force-closes any open position on an expiring Options contract approximately 1 hour before that day's market close, rather than leaving it to run passively to automatic cash settlement. This means the position is closed out ahead of the regular closing time on expiry day specifically, not at the standard 04:00/03:00 WIB close used on non-expiry trading days. Plan any expiry-day exit around that earlier cutoff rather than the usual close.