What time does GTA 6 unlock?
GTA 6 releases on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on Thursday 19 November 2026 (Nov 19) and unlocks at midnight in your own time zone. Here's what that means where you are, and around the world.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
In your time zone
GTA 6 unlocks at 00:00 (midnight) local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 (Nov 19), wherever you are.
GTA 6 release time around the world
Launch is the same on both consoles: 00:00 local time on Thu 19 Nov on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-load differs: PS5 opens at 00:00 local on Tue 10 Nov, while Xbox opens at 00:00 GMT worldwide, shown below in each local time.
| Country / zone | UTC offset | Launch moment in UTC | PS5 pre-load (local) | Xbox pre-load (local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA · Eastern (New York) (ET) | UTC−5 | 05:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 19:00 Mon 9 Nov |
| USA · Central (Chicago) (CT) | UTC−6 | 06:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 18:00 Mon 9 Nov |
| USA · Mountain (Denver) (MT) | UTC−7 | 07:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 17:00 Mon 9 Nov |
| USA · Pacific (Los Angeles) (PT) | UTC−8 | 08:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 16:00 Mon 9 Nov |
| Canada · Toronto (ET) | UTC−5 | 05:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 19:00 Mon 9 Nov |
| Canada · Vancouver, BC (permanent UTC−7 since 2026) (PT) | UTC−7 | 07:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 17:00 Mon 9 Nov |
| Mexico · Mexico City (CST) | UTC−6 | 06:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 18:00 Mon 9 Nov |
| Brazil · São Paulo (BRT) | UTC−3 | 03:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 21:00 Mon 9 Nov |
| UK · London (GMT) | UTC+0 | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Ireland · Dublin (GMT) | UTC+0 | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Germany · Berlin (CET) | UTC+1 | 23:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 01:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| France · Paris (CET) | UTC+1 | 23:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 01:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Spain · Madrid (CET) | UTC+1 | 23:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 01:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Italy · Rome (CET) | UTC+1 | 23:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 01:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Netherlands · Amsterdam (CET) | UTC+1 | 23:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 01:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Poland · Warsaw (CET) | UTC+1 | 23:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 01:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Sweden · Stockholm (CET) | UTC+1 | 23:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 01:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| South Africa · Johannesburg (SAST) | UTC+2 | 22:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 02:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Saudi Arabia · Riyadh (AST) | UTC+3 | 21:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 03:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| UAE · Dubai (GST) | UTC+4 | 20:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 04:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Pakistan · Karachi (PKT) | UTC+5 | 19:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 05:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| India · New Delhi (IST) | UTC+5:30 | 18:30 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 05:30 Tue 10 Nov |
| Singapore · Singapore (SGT) | UTC+8 | 16:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 08:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Philippines · Manila (PHT) | UTC+8 | 16:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 08:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Japan · Tokyo (JST) | UTC+9 | 15:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 09:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Australia · Perth (AWST) | UTC+8 | 16:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 08:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| Australia · Sydney (AEDT) | UTC+11 | 13:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 11:00 Tue 10 Nov |
| New Zealand · Auckland (NZDT) | UTC+13 | 11:00 Wed 18 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 13:00 Tue 10 Nov |
Times use each zone's November offset, including daylight saving where it applies (Australia's east coast and New Zealand). Store servers can occasionally lag by a few minutes. Official source: Rockstar Support: regional pre-load and release times .
Pre-load times by platform
| Platform | Pre-load opens | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 (digital) | 00:00 local time, Tue 10 Nov 2026 | Midnight in your own time zone. |
| Xbox Series X|S (digital) | 00:00 GMT, Tue 10 Nov 2026 | Same moment worldwide: 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Mon 9 Nov in the US. |
| Boxed copies (PS5 and Xbox) | In stores from Thu 12 Nov 2026 | Download code in the box, no disc. Redeem the code to pre-load. |
You need up to 212 GB of free space on either console. Full details on our GTA 6 pre-load times page.
GTA 6 release time FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 unlocks at 00:00 (midnight) local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 (Nov 19) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, so it unlocks at a different moment in each time zone.
Do PS5 and Xbox unlock at the same time?
Yes, for launch. Rockstar says GTA 6 releases at midnight local time in all regions on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Only pre-load differs: midnight local on PS5, 00:00 GMT worldwide on Xbox.
Where does GTA 6 unlock first?
New Zealand is first, at 00:00 NZDT on 19 November, which is 11:00 UTC on Wednesday 18 November. Japan, Australia and Asia follow, then the Middle East, Europe and finally the Americas.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?
On PS5, digital pre-loading starts at midnight local time on Tuesday 10 November 2026 (Nov 10). On Xbox Series X|S it starts at 00:00 GMT on Tuesday 10 November worldwide, which is 7pm ET on Monday 9 November in the US. You need up to 212 GB of free space.
Is there a disc in the boxed copy?
No. Boxed copies of GTA 6 contain a download code, not a disc. They are in stores from Thursday 12 November 2026 (Nov 12), so you can redeem the code and pre-load before launch.
Is GTA 6 out on PC on 19 November?
No. GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Rockstar hasn't announced a PC release date.