What time does GTA 6 come out in Canada?
Midnight local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in every Canadian time zone, according to PlayStation Store listings. Newfoundland plays first and British Columbia last.
GTA 6 unlock time in Canada
| Where | Unlocks | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-19 03:30 UTC |
| Atlantic (Halifax) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-19 04:00 UTC |
| Eastern (Toronto, Montreal) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-19 05:00 UTC |
| Central (Winnipeg, Regina) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-19 06:00 UTC |
| Mountain (Calgary, Edmonton) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-19 07:00 UTC |
| Pacific (Vancouver) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-19 08:00 UTC |
PlayStation unlock times. Rockstar hasn't published official times yet; Xbox times haven't been announced.
What time does GTA 6 release in Canada?
Midnight local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in every Canadian time zone, according to PlayStation Store listings. Newfoundland plays first and British Columbia last. 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 Canada than other countries?
No, it's one of the later regions. New Zealand gets it first, about 16.5 hours before Newfoundland. The US West Coast gets it 4.5 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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