Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) is considering three possible scenarios to extend stock trading hours, Jeffrey Hendrik, the Director of Development at IDX.

The proposed trading hours include 8 am to 4 pm, 9 am to 5 pm and 8 am to 5 pm Western Indonesia  Time (WIB).

“These options are still under study and no final decision has been made,” Jeffrey told reporters after launching the 2025 Sharia Investment Week at the IDX building on Thursday  (19/6/2025), as reported by antaranews.ocm.

He explained that the main objective is to deepen the capital market, boost liquidity, and enhance investor services. A key factor behind the consideration is the growing number of investors from Eastern Indonesia (WITA and WIT time zones), while the exchange currently operates in the WIB time zone.

Jeffrey also noted increased competition from regional and global exchanges, including the U.S., which are also reviewing trading hour extensions. However, implementation is unlikely in 2025, as IDX remains focused on deploying a new trading system.

Currently, IDX operates two sessions: 9 am to 12 am and 1.30 pm to 4.15 pm in the WIB time zone.

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