GTA 6 release time in every country

Rockstar hasn’t announced a launch hour for Grand Theft Auto VI. PlayStation Store listings point to midnight local time on 19 November in each country, with the US and Canada unlocking together at midnight Eastern. Here is what that means where you are.

The pattern

Countries further east get the game first: New Zealand at midnight on the 19th, then Australia and Asia, then Europe, then South America. The US and Canada are the exception — one unlock for the whole country, so the West Coast can start at 9 pm on the 18th.

Expected, not official

These times come from store listings, not a Rockstar announcement, and Xbox may differ from PlayStation. Check Rockstar’s support page on launch week for the final word.

What time does GTA 6 release in the US?

Expected midnight Eastern on 19 November — 11 pm Central, 10 pm Mountain and 9 pm Pacific on the 18th.

What time does GTA 6 release in the UK?

Expected midnight on Thursday 19 November.

What time does GTA 6 release in India?

Expected midnight IST on Thursday 19 November.

Which country gets GTA 6 first?

New Zealand, at local midnight on 19 November.

References

1. GTA 6 unlock times revealed; New Zealand players get a 19-hour head start — MP1st
2. Here's the GTA 6 release time in every US time zone — Forbes, 2026-11-12
3. Grand Theft Auto VI regional pre-load and release times — Rockstar Games Support

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