What time does GTA 6 come out in Australia?
GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19 in every time zone of Australia, starting with Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
Counting down to midnight in Sydney.
Time zones in Australia, each at its own midnight
PS5, Xbox and PC
| PS5 · PS5 Pro | Midnight local time, Thursday, November 19 PlayStation Store listing Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment (Oct 23, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Xbox Series X|S | Same day. Rockstar hasn't confirmed the hour for Xbox: most Xbox Store listings also show midnight, check yours closer to launch. |
| Pre-load | PS5: from Tuesday, November 10, at midnight local time. Xbox Series X|S: at 00:00 GMT, the same moment worldwide. Source: Take-Two Interactive (Jun 24, 2026) · Rockstar Games (Nov 3, 2026) |
| PC | Not announced |
Where GTA 6 unlocks first
First on Earth: the Line Islands (Kiribati), Wednesday 09:00 PM Sydney time.
First big market: New Zealand, Wednesday 10:00 PM Sydney time.
Last: Hawaii, Thursday 09:00 PM Sydney time.
Quick answers
What time does GTA 6 come out in Australia?
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time in each of the 5 time zones of Australia, on Thursday, November 19, according to the PlayStation Store listing.
Does GTA 6 unlock at the same time on Xbox in Australia?
Same day (Thursday, November 19). Rockstar hasn't confirmed the hour for Xbox; most Xbox Store listings show midnight too. We'll update this page as soon as it's official.
When can I pre-load GTA 6 in Australia?
Pre-load opens on Tuesday, November 10, for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.