North America Begins Daylight Saving Time, Affecting Financial Markets

According to PANews, North America commenced Daylight Saving Time (DST) on March 9, 2025, resulting in an adjustment of financial market trading hours in the United States and Canada. This change, which occurs annually on the second Sunday of March, moves the clock forward by one hour at 2 a.m., shifting it to 3 a.m. Starting March 10, 2025, U.S. stock markets will open at 21:30 UTC+8. Investors are advised to adjust their trading schedules accordingly to accommodate the new timing. The implementation of DST affects both trading hours and the release times of economic data, advancing them by one hour compared to standard time.