| Region | UTC | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 11:00 UTC, Nov 18 | Midnight NZDT, Nov 19 |
| UK, Ireland, Portugal | 00:00 UTC, Nov 19 | Midnight GMT, Nov 19 |
| US East / Canada East | 05:00 UTC, Nov 19 | 12:00 AM ET, Nov 19 |
| US Central | 05:00 UTC, Nov 19 | 11:00 PM CT, Nov 18 |
| US Mountain | 05:00 UTC, Nov 19 | 10:00 PM MT, Nov 18 |
| US Pacific | 05:00 UTC, Nov 19 | 9:00 PM PT, Nov 18 |
| Mexico / Central America | 06:00 UTC, Nov 19 | Midnight CST, Nov 19 |
Source: PlayStation Store availability data reported by GTA Intel. Each region unlocks at midnight in its primary time zone, which is why the whole US unlocks together with the East Coast.
Preload: November 12
Digital pre-orders can download from November 12, 2026. Boxed copies are a code in a box, and Amazon lists them delivering on Nov 12 so you can redeem and preload too.
Get ready before unlock
- Clear space or add a 2TB NVMe SSD before Nov 12. Rockstar hasn't confirmed the file size yet.
- Pre-order before Nov 20 to get the Vintage Vice City bonus.
- Charge a spare controller: DualSense or Xbox.
FAQ
What time does GTA 6 release?
Midnight Eastern on Nov 19, 2026 (9:00 PM Pacific on Nov 18) in the US, and midnight GMT in the UK, based on PlayStation Store data.
When can I preload GTA 6?
November 12, 2026, for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Does GTA 6 release at the same time worldwide?
No. It unlocks at midnight in each region's primary time zone, starting with New Zealand.
