BSE Sensex options trading hours

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BSE Sensex options (and BSE Bankex options) trade on the BFO (BSE F&O) segment with the standard 09:15 to 15:30 continuous session. The session timings match NSE F&O; the BSE-specific differences are in expiry day (Friday for Sensex), lot sizes, and the option chain.

Standard hours

Phase	Time (IST)
Pre-open (some index futures)	09:00 to 09:08
Pre-open match	09:08 to 09:15
Continuous trading	09:15 to 15:30
Post-15:30	Settlement processing

For Sensex / Bankex options specifically, the pre-open is typically not available (options use continuous matching from 09:15). The continuous session ends at 15:30.

Session Hours on WebNotes

BSE Sensex options trading hours

Standard hours