Last checked: October 27, 2026 · Facts from Rockstar, the console makers and major outlets, sources at the bottom
In the US, the PlayStation Store lists GTA VI at 05:00 UTC on November 19, 2026. That's 12:00 a.m. Eastern on November 19, which is 9:00 p.m. Pacific on Wednesday, November 18. The whole US unlocks at the same moment.
United States (PlayStation Store, US)
| Time zone | Unlock time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 12:00 a.m., Thursday Nov 19 |
| Central (CT) | 11:00 p.m., Wednesday Nov 18 |
| Mountain (MT) | 10:00 p.m., Wednesday Nov 18 |
| Pacific (PT) | 9:00 p.m., Wednesday Nov 18 |
| Alaska (AKT) | 8:00 p.m., Wednesday Nov 18 |
| Hawaii (HT) | 7:00 p.m., Wednesday Nov 18 |
UK, Europe and New Zealand
| Region | Unlock time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Midnight (00:00 GMT), Nov 19 | PlayStation Store UK |
| Germany / Central Europe | Midnight (00:00 CET), Nov 19 | PlayStation Store DE |
| New Zealand | Midnight (00:00 NZDT), Nov 19, first in the world | Eurogamer |
Australia: Eurogamer reports local-midnight unlocks around the world, but we haven't seen an exact time on the Australian store yet, so we're not listing one. We'll add it when we can confirm it.
Does it follow my location or my account?
On PlayStation, your store account's region decides it, not where you're sitting. Xbox hasn't published a per-region time for GTA VI; we'll update this page if it does.
Make sure it's ready
Unlock time only matters if the game is already downloaded. Pre-load from November 12: PS5 steps · Xbox steps.
Quick FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in the US?
12:00 a.m. Eastern on November 19, 2026 (9:00 p.m. Pacific on November 18), per the US PlayStation Store's 05:00 UTC release time.
What time does GTA 6 unlock in the UK?
Midnight GMT on November 19, 2026, per the UK PlayStation Store.
Where does GTA 6 unlock first?
New Zealand, at local midnight on November 19, according to Eurogamer.
Can I play at 9 p.m. on the West Coast?
Yes, on a US account the game unlocks at 9:00 p.m. Pacific on November 18, the same moment as midnight Eastern.