Release Time by Country
Unlock times assume Rockstar's usual simultaneous global launch at midnight Eastern. We'll update the moment official times are announced.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
| Region | Timezone | Unlock Time |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast | ET | Nov 19, 12:00 AM |
| US West Coast | PT | Nov 18, 9:00 PM |
| United Kingdom | GMT | Nov 19, 5:00 AM |
| Central Europe | CET | Nov 19, 6:00 AM |
| Pakistan | PKT | Nov 19, 10:00 AM |
| India | IST | Nov 19, 10:30 AM |
| Japan | JST | Nov 19, 2:00 PM |
| Australia (East) | AEDT | Nov 19, 4:00 PM |
Counting down the days instead? The live countdown runs to midnight ET, and the release-date hub has editions and pre-order info.