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GTA 6 Release Time by Timezone

GTA 6 unlocks worldwide at a single moment on November 19, 2026 — reported as 05:00 UTC (midnight ET), matching the PlayStation Store listing and the GTA V midnight precedent. Rockstar hasn't officially confirmed the exact hour; this page updates the instant it does.

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Global unlock times

When the countdown hits zero, here is the local time in cities around the world.

CityLocal unlock time
Los Angeles UTC-89:00 PM · Wed, Nov 18 *
New York UTC-512:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
São Paulo UTC-32:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
London UTC+05:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Berlin UTC+16:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Paris UTC+16:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Istanbul UTC+38:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Riyadh UTC+38:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Dubai UTC+49:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Cairo UTC+27:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Mumbai UTC+5:3010:30 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Bangkok UTC+712:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Jakarta UTC+712:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Hanoi UTC+712:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Manila UTC+81:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Kuala Lumpur UTC+81:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Singapore UTC+81:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Tokyo UTC+92:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Seoul UTC+92:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Shanghai UTC+81:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Taipei UTC+81:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Karachi UTC+510:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Dhaka UTC+611:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Mexico City UTC-611:00 PM · Wed, Nov 18 *
Bogotá UTC-512:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Buenos Aires UTC-32:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Santiago UTC-32:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Chicago UTC-611:00 PM · Wed, Nov 18 *
Toronto UTC-512:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Madrid UTC+16:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Rome UTC+16:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Moscow UTC+38:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Warsaw UTC+16:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Lagos UTC+16:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Johannesburg UTC+27:00 AM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Sydney UTC+114:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *
Auckland UTC+136:00 PM · Thu, Nov 19 *

* Rockstar hasn't announced an official unlock hour, but the PlayStation Store lists the release at 05:00 UTC (midnight ET) on Nov 19 — a strong but unofficial signal, matching the GTA V midnight precedent. The times below use it. This page updates the moment Rockstar confirms.

GTA 6 is expected to be a simultaneous global unlock, not a rolling regional one — everyone gets in at the same instant rather than at local midnight. The reported moment is 05:00 UTC on Thursday, November 19, 2026, which the PlayStation Store listing points to and which lines up with how GTA V unlocked at midnight Eastern. Rockstar has not formally announced the hour, so we label it reported, not confirmed — the table above updates the moment it's official.

If that 05:00 UTC time holds, here's when the countdown hits zero in the big zones: Los Angeles (PT) 9:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov 18; New York (ET) midnight into Thursday, Nov 19; São Paulo (BRT) 2:00 AM; London (GMT) 5:00 AM; Berlin/Paris/Rome/Madrid (CET) 6:00 AM; Istanbul & Moscow 8:00 AM; Dubai 9:00 AM; Mumbai (IST) 10:30 AM; Jakarta (WIB) noon; Bangkok 12:00 PM; Singapore, Manila & Kuala Lumpur 1:00 PM; Tokyo (JST) & Seoul (KST) 2:00 PM; Sydney (AEDT) 4:00 PM.

The one thing you can do now to be ready: preload. Digital preload begins November 12, 2026 — a week before launch — so if you've pre-ordered and downloaded ahead of time, the game is playable the instant the clock hits zero, with no launch-day download to wait on. The physical edition is a code-in-box, so it still needs a download; there's no disc to install from.

Why the exact hour still isn't official: Rockstar historically confirms unlock timing close to launch, and until it does, the safest signal is the store listing plus the GTA V precedent — both of which point at midnight ET / 05:00 UTC. Ignore any page stating a precise 'confirmed' unlock time with no Rockstar source; treat 05:00 UTC as a strong expectation, and check back here as launch nears.

Getting ready for launch

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Frequently asked questions

When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The Standard edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate edition is $99.99 (USD). Prices vary by region — see our price-by-country table.
What is the difference between Standard and Ultimate?
Ultimate costs $20 more and adds premium vehicles, weapons, apparel and in-game shops. It does not include early access — everyone plays at launch.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
No PC version has been announced. At launch it is PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. An early-2027 PC port is rumored but unconfirmed.
Is GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. GTA 6 is a current-generation release: PS5 (including PS5 Pro) and Xbox Series X|S only.
Who are the GTA 6 main characters?
The two protagonists are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Lucia is the series' first non-optional female lead.
Where is GTA 6 set?
In the fictional state of Leonida — inspired by Florida — and a modern-day Vice City.
When did GTA 6 pre-orders open?
Pre-orders opened at midnight local time on June 25, 2026, on the PlayStation and Xbox stores.
What is the GTA 6 pre-order bonus?
Every pre-order includes the Vintage Vice City Pack. Any purchase before November 20, 2026, receives it.
Does the GTA 6 physical edition have a disc?
No. The physical edition is a code-in-box — a single-use download code, no disc.
When does GTA 6 preload start?
Digital preload begins November 12, 2026, one week before launch.
Does GTA 6 include GTA+?
Digital pre-orders include one free month of GTA+.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
Rockstar has not announced the exact unlock hour. Reporting and the GTA V precedent point to around midnight Eastern / 05:00 UTC, but this is not yet official. Our countdown updates the moment it is confirmed.
Was GTA 6 delayed?
Yes, twice — from a 2025 window to May 26, 2026, and finally to November 19, 2026.
When is GTA 6 Trailer 3 coming out?
Rockstar hasn't announced a date. Reporting points to a late-July to mid-August 2026 window, but nothing is official yet. See our GTA 6 Trailer 3 page — it updates the moment Rockstar confirms.

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