GTA 6 release time in India
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 (Nov 19) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
00:00 IST
Thu 19 Nov 2026
UTC+5:30 · same moment as 18:30 Wed 18 Nov UTC
Time left (your device's time zone)
Launch and pre-load times in India
| Time zone | Launch (PS5 and Xbox) | PS5 pre-load | Xbox pre-load |
|---|---|---|---|
| India (IST, UTC+5:30) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Tue 10 Nov | 05:30 Tue 10 Nov |
PS5 pre-load opens at midnight local time on Tue 10 Nov. Xbox pre-load opens at 00:00 GMT on Tue 10 Nov, converted above. Boxed copies are a download code, in stores from Thu 12 Nov. You need up to 212 GB free.
GTA 6 in India: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in India?
GTA 6 unlocks at 00:00 IST (midnight) on Thursday 19 November 2026 (Nov 19) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. That's 18:30 Wed 18 Nov UTC.
When does GTA 6 pre-load start in India?
On PS5, pre-load opens at 00:00 IST on Tuesday 10 November 2026 (Nov 10). On Xbox Series X|S it opens at 00:00 GMT, which is 05:30 Tue 10 Nov IST. You need up to 212 GB of free space.
Do PS5 and Xbox unlock at the same time in India?
Yes, for launch. Rockstar says GTA 6 releases at midnight local time in all regions on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Only the pre-load start differs between the two consoles.
Is GTA 6 available in India?
Rockstar lists a midnight-local-time launch in all regions on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Check your local PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store listing, and see our availability page for country notes.
Source: Rockstar Support: regional pre-load and release times . Times are converted with each time zone's November offset.