GTA 6 release timein the UAE
12:00 AM on November 19 in the UAE is Nov 18, 20:00 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 Arab Emirates PlayStation and Xbox store listing carries a release time of Nov 18, 20:00 UTC, which is 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19 (UTC+4) in the UAE, exactly local midnight. 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 The UAE is number 15 of 46 places on this site to reach the unlock.
Your times in the UAE
| Moment | The UAE time | UTC | New York time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-load opens, if it follows local midnight (date confirmed, hour not) | Nov 12, 12:00 AM | Nov 11, 20:00 UTC | Nov 11, 3:00 PM |
| Store listing release time (United Arab Emirates) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 20:00 UTC | Nov 18, 3:00 PM |
The UAE compared with other places
| Compared with | Their unlock | The UAE unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 9 hours before New York |
| Los Angeles | Nov 18, 9:00 PM their time | 9 hours before Los Angeles |
| London | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 4 hours before London |
| Tokyo | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 5 hours after Tokyo |
| Sydney | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 7 hours after Sydney |
Clock changes before launch
The UAE does not change its clocks, so the offset (UTC+4) is the same today and on launch day. Nothing shifts between now and November 19.
About the clock here
The UAE is on UTC+4 with no daylight saving. Midnight on launch day is 20:00 UTC the evening before, which is 8:00 PM in London and 3:00 PM in New York.
This page also answers the question for: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat.
What to do on the night
Launch night in the UAE
- 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 Arab Emirates
The PlayStation Store page for the United Arab Emirates lists Standard 299.16 AED and Ultimate 373.96 AED (page), seen on 2026-10-07. Confirmed
The store pages for the United Arab Emirates show the age rating NMC MRO 21 (source). Confirmed Our parents' guide covers what the rating means.
Full detail for this country is on our GTA 6 price in the United Arab Emirates page. See also the pre-order bonus.
Nearby on the clock
Places that unlock just before and after:
- GTA 6 release time in Bangladesh: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 18:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in India: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 18:30 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Pakistan: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 19:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Turkey: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 21:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Moscow: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 21:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Kenya: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 21:00 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 the UAE?
The store listing time is Nov 18, 20:00 UTC, which is 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19 in the UAE. Unconfirmed
What time is GTA 6 pre-load in the UAE?
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 the UAE?
9 hours ahead of New York on November 19. Our home-page countdown ends at Nov 19, 9:00 AM in the UAE. Confirmed
Does the time change before launch in the UAE?
The UAE does not change its clocks, so the offset (UTC+4) 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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