Investing in Bahrain
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: BHD · Region: Gulf / GCC
Bahrain Bourse (BHB)
MIC: XBAH · Currency: BHD · Timezone: Asia/Bahrain
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 09:15–09:30 |
| Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 09:30–13:00 |
Source: https://bahrainbourse.com/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) — Capital Markets Supervision Directorate — https://www.cbb.gov.bh/capital-markets/
Gold & silver convention
A citable local gold/silver-buying convention (typical unit and purity) wasn't confirmed for Bahrain yet, so it isn't shown here rather than guessed. The gold reference & converter and silver reference pages work for any unit or purity regardless.
Good to know
- Bahrain Bourse trades a shortened Gulf working week, Sunday to Thursday, 9:30am to 1:00pm local time, with a 9:15–9:30am pre-opening period. (Source: Bahrain Bourse)
- Listed securities are held electronically through Bahrain Clear, the exchange's central securities depository, which retail investors access through a licensed broker/member. (Source: Bahrain Bourse)
fin·calc tools for Bahrain
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Bahrain have?
Bahrain Bourse
Who regulates investing in Bahrain?
Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) — Capital Markets Supervision Directorate