GTA 6 Countdown: Live Timer to Launch Day
A live, second-by-second countdown to the GTA 6 release on November 19, 2026.
GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026. The timer below counts down live to that day.
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How this GTA 6 countdown works
This GTA 6 countdown ticks down to 00:00 UTC on November 19, 2026, the official release date for GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It updates every second in your browser, so you can leave this page open.
GTA 6 countdown in your time zone
00:00 UTC on November 19 falls at a different local time around the world. Here is when the timer hits zero in some popular time zones:
| Time zone | Timer hits zero |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST, UTC−8) | Nov 18, 4:00 PM |
| New York (EST, UTC−5) | Nov 18, 7:00 PM |
| London (GMT, UTC+0) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM |
| Berlin / Paris (CET, UTC+1) | Nov 19, 1:00 AM |
| Dubai (GST, UTC+4) | Nov 19, 4:00 AM |
| Pakistan (PKT, UTC+5) | Nov 19, 5:00 AM |
| India (IST, UTC+5:30) | Nov 19, 5:30 AM |
| Sydney (AEDT, UTC+11) | Nov 19, 11:00 AM |
Remember: this is the moment the calendar date changes in UTC, not an official unlock time from Rockstar.
What happens when the countdown ends?
On launch day, players who bought the digital version can start playing as soon as it unlocks in their region, and physical copies go on sale in stores. Expect a day-one update, very busy servers and a flood of new guides. We will publish beginner tips, money guides and map secrets on the GTA 6 hub as soon as the game is out.
Key GTA 6 dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | Trailer 1 released |
| November 6, 2025 | Release moved to November 19, 2026 |
| November 19, 2026 | GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| TBA | PC version |
Get ready before the timer hits zero
- 📅 Read the full GTA 6 release date guide
- 🗺️ Learn the regions in our GTA 6 map guide
- 💻 Playing on PC? Check the GTA 6 PC status