What time does GTA 6 come out?
OfficialShort answer
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026. New Zealand is the first country to get it.
| Market | Local time there | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| United States and Canada store listings | 00:00 EST on 2026-11-19 (equals 21:00 PST on 2026-11-18) | |
| United Kingdom store listings | 00:00 GMT on 2026-11-19 | |
| Germany, Spain, France, Poland store listings | 00:00 CET on 2026-11-19 | |
| Turkey store listings | 00:00 TRT (UTC+3) on 2026-11-19 | |
| Brazil store listings | 00:00 BRT (UTC-3, Brasilia) on 2026-11-19 | |
| Mexico store listings | 00:00 CST (UTC-6, Mexico City) on 2026-11-19 | |
| India store listings | 00:00 IST on 2026-11-19 | |
| Indonesia PlayStation Store listing | 00:00 WIB (UTC+7, Jakarta) on 2026-11-19 | |
| Japan store listings | 00:00 JST on 2026-11-19 | |
| Australia store listings | 00:00 AEDT (UTC+11, Sydney) on 2026-11-19 | |
| New Zealand store listings (2026-11-18 11:00 UTC), earliest region | 00:00 NZDT (UTC+13) on 2026-11-19 |
Rockstar's rule is midnight in each region on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The table shows the exact moment listed in the stores for each market, and the same moment in your own time zone.
In the United States and Canada the game unlocks at once for everyone: midnight on the east coast, which is 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 on the west coast.
If you pre-loaded the game, it starts as soon as it unlocks. If you did not, you still have to download it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play GTA 6 early by changing the region of my console?
The unlock is tied to the region of your store account, and changing it can cause problems with purchases. It is not recommended.
Does the pre-load let me play before November 19?
No. It only downloads the game so you can start the moment it unlocks.