What is Overnight Trading?

Summary:


After the close of a regular trading session, you are able to submit orders for a security for execution during the next trading session through the use of an AMO or an after-market; these orders will normally be forwarded to the market in order of submission and executed immediately when the market opens. This provides participants with the ability to place trades based on late-breaking news or events occurring globally that might impact that security's price prior to the start of the next trading session.

Think of overnight trading as getting your homework done before school starts. Markets in India work from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

But with something called After Market Orders (AMOs), you can place a trade even after the closing bell. It just sits quietly in a queue until morning.

People use it to respond to late-night market news, company updates, or sudden global events. Of course, there’s always the catch — prices can change while you’re sleeping.

How Overnight Trading Works?

You log into your broker’s platform after the market shuts, place an AMO, and leave it there. Next morning, it is executed as soon as trading starts.

It’s calmer than trading live. You get time to think, look at charts, or sip your chai without rushing. Futures and options traders especially like it — but overnight price jumps (up or down) can still surprise you.

Benefits of Overnight Trading

Timely reaction to news

Gives you a head start on responding to global or local events after the market closes, letting you plan your trades before the next session begins.

Order flexibility

Lets you set buy or sell orders whenever you’re free, skipping the stress and speed of making decisions during live market hours.

Lessened pressure on volatility

urges you to follow a calm, well-thought-out plan instead of responding to market swings and sudden price changes during the day.

Helps with Planning Strategically

It lets you look at charts or study reports at night and place orders without being interrupted by the ticker.

Allows Trade in Derivatives

Helps change futures or options positions overnight when changes in the global market could affect prices in the morning.

Easy for Workers Who Are Working

This is great for busy people who can't watch the markets during business hours. Instead of trading in the morning, set your trade for sunset.

Used to Plan Stop-Loss Trades

Allows you to set up safe stop-loss orders ahead of time to handle possible losses the next day.

Covers Changes in the World Market

It's easier to react to changes in foreign markets that could have an effect on your stocks.

Avoids Traffic During Rush Hour

It puts in your order before the market opens in the morning, so it's already there when it opens.

Time to Look Over the Plan

It gives you time to think about your plan again and make sure it still fits your goals before you agree.

Overnight Trading Hours in India

Overnight Trading in India operates through the After Market Order (AMO) facility, allowing traders to place orders beyond standard market hours. The timings vary across segments and exchanges, as shown below:

Exchange

Standard Market Hours

AMO Time Window

NSE Equity

9:15 AM – 3:30 PM

6:00 PM – 8:57 AM (next day)

BSE Equity

9:15 AM – 3:30 PM

6:00 PM – 8:59 AM (next day)

NSE F&O

9:15 AM – 3:30 PM

3:45 PM – 9:10 AM (next day)

Currency

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3:30 PM – 8:59 AM (next day)

How to Place an Overnight Trading Order?

In India, you usually trade on two main stock exchanges — the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

If you’re trading equities, you can place After Market Orders (AMOs) between 3:45 PM and 8:59 AM on the BSE, and 3:45 PM to 8:57 AM on the NSE.

For currency trading, the AMO window is 3:45 PM to 8:59 AM.

When it comes to derivatives like futures and options, the overnight trading hours stretch from 3:45 PM to 9:10 AM.

Key Considerations for Overnight Trading

Price gap risk

The market could open much higher or lower than it closed yesterday, which could completely change how you expect your trade to turn out.

Effects on the global market

 Things that happen in other markets overnight can cause sudden price changes when our markets open in the morning.

Not guaranteed execution

Even if you make an After Market Order, it might not be filled exactly the way you want it to be because execution is based on the prices the next day.

Broker rules are different

Before depending on overnight trading, you should check your broker's rules to see if they have any AMO restrictions or timings.

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Published Date : 05 Feb 2026

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