💡 Brokerage rates with invitation code UBZQ
- Malaysia (Bursa): 0.08% for trades up to RM50,000; 0.05% above RM50,000; minimum RM8
- US market: 0.18% of trade value, minimum USD8
- Hong Kong market: 0.18% of trade value, minimum HKD48
Other charges (stamp duty, clearing and exchange fees) are separate. Rates as of November 2026 — WhatsApp Dexter to confirm before you trade.
🎁 What you get with invitation code UBZQ
- Your own licensed remisier — my full personal service at no extra charge: investment guidance, stock ideas and market insights I share only with my clients
- 7 days FREE access to my AI Stock Trend Terminal (ai.dexterchia.com) for newly signed-up clients: AI stock analysis, AI alerts and the Malaysia IPO calendar
- IPO help — applying for IPOs, and IPO financing explained before you use it
- Daily market brief and news in the DCXCADEMY channel
- Direct WhatsApp help with account opening, deposits, withdrawals, share transfers and CDS issues: +60169059789
⭐ Why 2,300+ clients choose Dexter
- Licensed dealer’s representative (R336) at Malacca Securities (M+ Global)
- Malaysia’s first AI-driven remisier: AI analysis for Bursa and US stocks
- 1st place at Bursa REACH
- Hands-on help every week, in English, Bahasa Malaysia and 中文
Open M+ Global with invitation code UBZQ · Why choose Dexter?
US stocks trade in three sessions every weekday: pre-market, regular hours and after-hours (post-market). Because the US changes its clocks twice a year and Malaysia does not, the Malaysia times shift by one hour. Here are the exact times, and what to know before trading outside regular hours.
What are US stock market hours in Malaysia time?
| Session | US Eastern Time | Malaysia time (US summer, Mar–Nov) | Malaysia time (US winter, Nov–Mar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-market | 4:00 am – 9:30 am | 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm | 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm |
| Regular session | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm | 9:30 pm – 4:00 am | 10:30 pm – 5:00 am |
| After-hours | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 4:00 am – 8:00 am | 5:00 am – 9:00 am |
Malaysia time is 12 hours ahead of US Eastern Time during daylight saving and 13 hours ahead in winter. The regular session starts on a Malaysian evening and ends early the next morning, so a Friday US session ends on Saturday morning in Malaysia.
When does US daylight saving time change in 2026?
- 8 March 2026: clocks go forward. From the Monday session, regular hours are 9:30 pm to 4:00 am Malaysia time.
- 1 November 2026: clocks go back. From the Monday session, regular hours are 10:30 pm to 5:00 am Malaysia time.
In the US, daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November each year.
What is pre-market trading?
Pre-market trading happens before the official open. It lets you react to overnight news, company earnings released before the bell and economic data. Prices set in pre-market can differ a lot from the regular-session open.
What is after-hours trading?
After-hours (post-market) trading follows the close. Many US companies release quarterly results just after 4:00 pm Eastern Time, which is early morning in Malaysia, so after-hours is often when the first big price moves on earnings happen.
What are the risks of trading outside regular hours?
- Lower liquidity: fewer buyers and sellers, so orders may fill slowly or only partly.
- Wider spreads: the gap between bid and ask prices is usually larger, so you pay more to get in and out.
- Bigger price swings: thin trading plus news can move prices sharply, and a pre-market price may not hold at the open.
- Use limit orders: most brokers accept only limit orders in extended hours. Set the maximum you will pay or the minimum you will accept.
Can you trade US pre-market and after-hours from Malaysia?
Yes, if your broker supports extended-hours trading. M+ Global covers US pre-market and after-hours sessions as well as regular hours, alongside Bursa and Hong Kong stocks. For clients who open their M+ Global account with invitation code UBZQ, US brokerage is 0.18% of trade value, with a minimum of USD8 per trade (whichever is higher); see the M+ Global Review 2026 for details.
Is the US market moving to overnight trading?
Yes, gradually. Nasdaq and the NYSE plan to launch an overnight session on 6 December 2026, from 9:00 pm to 4:00 am Eastern Time, creating a trading day of about 23 hours with a one-hour pause from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. In December (US winter time), that overnight session would run roughly 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Malaysia time. Whether you can trade it depends on your broker adding support. See US Markets Go 23/5: What Malaysian Investors Need to Know.
When is the US market closed?
US exchanges close for public holidays including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. On a few days, such as the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, the market closes early at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. Your broker will announce closures in advance.
Key Takeaways
- Regular US hours in Malaysia: 9:30 pm–4:00 am (Mar–Nov) or 10:30 pm–5:00 am (Nov–Mar).
- Pre-market: 4:00 pm–9:30 pm or 5:00 pm–10:30 pm. After-hours: 4:00 am–8:00 am or 5:00 am–9:00 am.
- 2026 clock changes: 8 March and 1 November.
- Extended hours have lower liquidity and wider spreads; use limit orders.
- An overnight US session is planned from 6 December 2026.
This guide is for education only and is not investment advice. Session times and broker support can change; check your trading app before placing extended-hours orders.
