What time does GTA 6 come out in the UAE?
Midnight UAE time on the night of Wednesday 18 to Thursday 19 November 2026, according to PlayStation Store listings. Dubai and Abu Dhabi share the same time zone.
GTA 6 unlock time in the UAE
| Where | Unlocks | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| UAE (GST) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | 2026-11-18 20:00 UTC |
PlayStation unlock times. Rockstar hasn't published official times yet; Xbox times haven't been announced.
What time does GTA 6 release in the UAE?
Midnight UAE time on the night of Wednesday 18 to Thursday 19 November 2026, according to PlayStation Store listings. Dubai and Abu Dhabi share the same time zone. 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 the UAE than other countries?
It's somewhere in the middle. New Zealand gets it first, about 9 hours before UAE (GST). The US West Coast gets it 12 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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