GTA 6 Release Time by Country
PS5 unlocks at midnight local time on November 19. Here is that moment for 21 countries, plus a live countdown for your own time zone.
Until midnight on November 19 in your time zone
| Country | Local unlock (PS5) | Same moment in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 11:00 UTC |
| Australia (Sydney) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 13:00 UTC |
| Japan | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 15:00 UTC |
| Philippines | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 16:00 UTC |
| Indonesia (Jakarta) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 17:00 UTC |
| Bangladesh | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 18:00 UTC |
| India | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 18:30 UTC |
| Pakistan | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 19:00 UTC |
| UAE | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 20:00 UTC |
| Saudi Arabia | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 21:00 UTC |
| Turkey | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 21:00 UTC |
| Egypt | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 22:00 UTC |
| South Africa | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 22:00 UTC |
| Germany / France | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 23:00 UTC |
| United Kingdom | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 00:00 UTC |
| Nigeria | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 23:00 UTC |
| Brazil (Sao Paulo) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 03:00 UTC |
| US East (New York) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 05:00 UTC |
| US Central (Chicago) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 06:00 UTC |
| Mexico City | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 06:00 UTC |
| US West (Los Angeles) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 08:00 UTC |
PlayStation unlocks at midnight in each region, so New Zealand plays first. Xbox schedules can run on a single global time; check your store page the day before. Preload: November 10, 2026 (PS5 at midnight local time, Xbox at 12am GMT).
How GTA 6 launch times work
On PlayStation, GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM local time on November 19, region by region. New Zealand plays first and the US West Coast last, about 21 hours apart. Xbox can use a single worldwide unlock time, so Xbox players should check their store page the day before. Preloading started on November 10; read the preload guide so your download is done in time.
FAQ
Can I change my console region to play earlier?
Changing account region is not the same as changing the console clock, and it can cause problems with purchases. It is not worth the risk for a few hours.
What time is GTA 6 in Pakistan and India?
12:00 AM on November 19 local time on PS5, which is 7:00 PM UTC on November 18 for Pakistan and 6:30 PM UTC on November 18 for India.