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Release time · Updated 24 Oct 2026

GTA 6 release time in Canada: when it unlocks

Short answer: Canada shares the US unlock: midnight Eastern on 19 November 2026 (Toronto, Montreal). That’s 9pm on 18 November in Vancouver and 1am on 19 November in Halifax.

By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published 24 Oct 2026 · Updated 24 Oct 2026

Unlock time in Canada

Where	Unlock time (local)
Newfoundland	1:30am, Thu 19 Nov
Atlantic (Halifax)	1:00am, Thu 19 Nov
Eastern (Toronto, Montreal)	12:00am, Thu 19 Nov
Central (Winnipeg)	11:00pm, Wed 18 Nov
Mountain (Calgary)	10:00pm, Wed 18 Nov
Pacific (Vancouver)	9:00pm, Wed 18 Nov

In UTC: 05:00 on 19 November. Based on PlayStation Store listings. Reported

Countdown to the Canada unlock

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PS5 vs Xbox

These times come from PlayStation Store listings. Xbox hasn't published a region list, but Xbox games usually unlock at midnight local time too. Rockstar hasn't confirmed exact times, so check again on launch week.

Be ready at midnight

Pre-load from 12 November: pre-load checklist.
Price in Canada: GTA 6 price in Canada.
Other countries: unlock times by region.

Sources

Last checked: 24 Oct 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.

Frequently asked questions

What time does GTA 6 come out in Canada?

Midnight Eastern on 19 November, the same moment as the US. That is 9pm on 18 November in Vancouver.

Can I play GTA 6 early in Canada?

No. Pre-loading from 12 November only downloads the game; it stays locked until the unlock time.

When can I pre-load GTA 6 in Canada?

From 12 November 2026, if you pre-ordered digitally.