How do I trade outside regular trading hours in TWS?

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To submit an order to work outside of regular trading hours (Outside RTH) you can either specify it at the time of order creation or define it as an order preset to be used automatically when available.

Mosaic TWS

On the Order Entry panel/window click the Time-in-Force (TIF) drop-down
Check the Fill Outside RTH checkbox

Classic TWS

Enable Outside RTH in Classic TWS Animated Example

On an Order Row, click the Time-in-Force (TIF) drop-down

Check the Fill Outside RTH checkbox.

Order Presets

Configure Presets Animated Example

Click File or Edit menus, followed by Global Configuration
On the left panel, select Presets and choose an instrument type (e.g. Stock)
On the right panel under the Timing section, check the box for Allow order to be activated, triggered, or filled outside of regular trading hours (if available).
Click OK to save your settings.

Once set, the Outside RTH default will apply to orders across all platforms, including TWS, IBKR Mobile, and Client Portal.

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