What time does GTA 6 unlock?
GTA 6 releases on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and unlocks at midnight in your own time zone. Here's what that means around the world.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
00:00
local time, Thu 19 Nov 2026
On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-load from Tue 10 November.
Time left in your time zone
GTA 6 release time by country
| Country / region | Time zone | Unlocks (local) | Same moment in UK time |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | GMT (UTC+0) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov |
| Ireland | GMT (UTC+0) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov |
| USA East (New York) | EST (UTC−5) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 05:00 Thu 19 Nov |
| USA West (Los Angeles) | PST (UTC−8) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 08:00 Thu 19 Nov |
| Canada East (Toronto) | EST (UTC−5) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 05:00 Thu 19 Nov |
| Canada West (Vancouver) | PST (UTC−8) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 08:00 Thu 19 Nov |
| India | IST (UTC+5:30) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 18:30 Wed 18 Nov |
| Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 19:00 Wed 18 Nov |
| United Arab Emirates | GST (UTC+4) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 20:00 Wed 18 Nov |
| Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 21:00 Wed 18 Nov |
| Australia East (Sydney, Melbourne) | AEDT (UTC+11) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 13:00 Wed 18 Nov |
| Australia West (Perth) | AWST (UTC+8) | 00:00 Thu 19 Nov | 16:00 Wed 18 Nov |
Times assume standard November time zones (Australian east coast is on daylight saving). Store servers can occasionally lag by a few minutes. See also pre-load date and download size.
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, including Xbox times by country, on our GTA 6 pre-load times page.
GTA 6 release time FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 is set to unlock at 00:00 (midnight) local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. That means it unlocks at a different moment in each time zone.
Does GTA 6 unlock at the same time worldwide?
No. Because it unlocks at midnight local time, players in Australia and Asia get in first and players in the Americas last. For example, it's already live in Australia by Wednesday afternoon UK time.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?
On PS5, digital pre-loading starts at midnight local time on Tuesday 10 November 2026. 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, so you can redeem the code and pre-load before launch. You still need up to 212 GB of free space.
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.