What time does GTA 6 come out in Australia?
Midnight local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026, according to PlayStation Store listings. Australia is one of the first places in the world to get it, just after New Zealand.
GTA 6 unlock time in Australia
| Where | Unlocks | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart (AEDT) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-18 13:00 UTC |
| Adelaide (ACDT) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-18 13:30 UTC |
| Brisbane (AEST) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-18 14:00 UTC |
| Darwin (ACST) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-18 14:30 UTC |
| Perth (AWST) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-18 16:00 UTC |
PlayStation unlock times. Rockstar hasn't published official times yet; Xbox times haven't been announced.
What time does GTA 6 release in Australia?
Midnight local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026, according to PlayStation Store listings. Australia is one of the first places in the world to get it, just after New Zealand. Rockstar has confirmed the November 19 date but hasn't published official unlock times, so they could still change.
Does GTA 6 come out earlier in Australia than other countries?
Yes, earlier than almost everywhere. Only New Zealand starts before Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart (AEDT), about 2 hours earlier. The US West Coast gets it 19 hours later.
Is the Xbox unlock time the same?
Microsoft hasn't published Xbox unlock times for GTA 6, so they may not match the PlayStation times. We'll update this page when they're confirmed.
Can I play early if I preload?
No. Preloading from November 12 only downloads the game. Nobody can play before it unlocks.
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