GTA 6 release timein Phoenix
10:00 PM on November 19 in Phoenix is Nov 19, 05:00 UTC. From store listing data, not an official timetable.
Last verified Oct 7, 2026
GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026 Confirmed. The the United States PlayStation and Xbox store listing carries a release time of Nov 19, 05:00 UTC, which is 10:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18 (UTC-7) in Phoenix. That is midnight at UTC-5, not at Phoenix's own UTC-7, because the listing uses one time for the whole store country. Unconfirmed
This comes from the store pages' data, seen on 2026-10-07, not from a printed statement, and Rockstar has not published a timetable. Treat it as the best current evidence, and trust your own store's countdown over this page. Unconfirmed Phoenix is number 40 of 46 places on this site to reach the unlock.
Your times in Phoenix
| Moment | Phoenix time | UTC | New York time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-load opens, if it follows local midnight (date confirmed, hour not) | Nov 12, 12:00 AM | Nov 12, 07:00 UTC | Nov 12, 2:00 AM |
| Store listing release time (United States) | Nov 18, 10:00 PM | Nov 19, 05:00 UTC | Nov 19, 12:00 AM |
| Unlock at local midnight (press reports) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 07:00 UTC | Nov 19, 2:00 AM |
Phoenix compared with other places
| Compared with | Their unlock | Phoenix unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | at the same moment as New York |
| Los Angeles | Nov 18, 9:00 PM their time | at the same moment as Los Angeles |
| London | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 5 hours after London |
| Tokyo | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 14 hours after Tokyo |
| Sydney | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 16 hours after Sydney |
Clock changes before launch
Phoenix does not change its clocks, so the offset (UTC-7) is the same today and on launch day. Nothing shifts between now and November 19.
About the clock here
Arizona skips daylight saving, so Phoenix sits on UTC-7 all year. In summer it matches Los Angeles; on November 19 it matches Denver. If you are used to the gap with California changing, it has already changed.
This page also answers the question for: Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale.
What to do on the night
Launch night in Phoenix
- Pre-load opens on November 12 for digital pre-orders. Rockstar has confirmed the date, not the hour, so start the download as soon as it appears in your library. Confirmed
- On November 18, open the game's page on your console's store and look for a countdown or an unlock time in your own time zone.
- Be signed in and up to date at least an hour before the unlock, and restart your console to apply any system update.
- If the game does not unlock when this page says, use the store countdown. The store is the final word.
Price and rating in United States
The PlayStation Store page for the United States lists Standard $79.99 and Ultimate $99.99 (page), seen on 2026-10-07. Confirmed
The store pages for the United States show the age rating ESRB Mature 17+ (source). Confirmed Our parents' guide covers what the rating means.
Full detail for this country is on our GTA 6 price in the United States page. See also the pre-order bonus.
Nearby on the clock
Places that unlock just before and after:
- GTA 6 release time in Los Angeles: Nov 18, 9:00 PM local, Nov 19, 05:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Chicago: Nov 18, 11:00 PM local, Nov 19, 05:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Denver: Nov 18, 10:00 PM local, Nov 19, 05:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Anchorage: Nov 18, 8:00 PM local, Nov 19, 05:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Honolulu: Nov 18, 7:00 PM local, Nov 19, 05:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Toronto: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 19, 05:00 UTC
Related
- Release date and unlock times: what Rockstar has confirmed.
- Release time by time zone: the world table.
- Pre-load and file size
- Launch-day checklist
- Live streams on launch night
What time does GTA 6 come out in Phoenix?
The store listing time is Nov 19, 05:00 UTC, which is 10:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18 in Phoenix. Unconfirmed
What time is GTA 6 pre-load in Phoenix?
Pre-load opens on November 12 for digital pre-orders. Rockstar has confirmed the date but not the hour. If it follows local midnight it is Nov 12, 12:00 AM. Estimate
How many hours ahead of New York is Phoenix?
2 hours behind New York on November 19. Our home-page countdown ends at Nov 18, 10:00 PM in Phoenix. Confirmed
Does the time change before launch in Phoenix?
Phoenix does not change its clocks, so the offset (UTC-7) is the same today and on launch day. Nothing shifts between now and November 19.
Where is the official unlock time?
Rockstar has not printed one. Your console store page shows a countdown or release time for your region, and Rockstar announcements are the final word. Confirmed
Launch alerts
Get an email when pre-load opens.
One email when pre-load opens and one at launch. We also write if the date, price or time changes. No spam.
Sources
6 links- Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026Rockstar Games
- Rockstar Games announces pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VITake-Two Interactive, 2026-06-24
- Grand Theft Auto VI (PlayStation Store, US)PlayStation, 2026-10-07
- Grand Theft Auto VI (Xbox store, US)Xbox, 2026-10-07
- GTA 6 unlock times by regionGTA BOOM
- IANA Time Zone DatabaseIANA
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