ExchangeTime

Stock exchanges around the world open and close at different times, and it can be difficult to keep track of their schedule if you trade on multiple markets. Thankfully, there are applications out there that can provide some assistance.

ExchangeTime is a simple, open-source program that provides you with an easy way to keep an eye on the stock exchange calendar. It displays a timeline on your desktop, which can be moved to any position and pinned to the edges of the screen.

After launching the program, a small window will be displayed on your desktop. Here, you will find a timeline that shows you the opening and closing times of all stock exchanges.

Not a lot of information is visible with the default zoom level, but you can zoom out to view the schedule for upcoming days as well. However, you cannot navigate through the timeline to see the schedule on a specific day.

The main window is fairly unobtrusive, and you can pin it to the side of the screen by just moving it past the edge. Unfortunately, though, there is no option to have the calendar remain on top of all other windows, so it will only be visible on your desktop.

No other customization options are available. You cannot resize the window, change the color scheme or specify which stock exchanges should be tracked. Also, while this is not a huge issue, it is not possible to minimize the window or send the program to the tray area.

Overall, ExchangeTime is a useful piece of software for those who have a hard time staying on top of the stock exchange schedule. It provides you with a simple, unobtrusive calendar for your desktop, but it does need some improvements.