GTA 6 in Canada
When does GTA 6 unlock in Canada?
Midnight (12:00 AM) on Thursday, November 19, Eastern time. That's Thu 19 Nov, 05:00 UTC, from the PlayStation Store listing. Canada is unlock window 14 of 15, 18 hours after New Zealand.
Every time zone
| Where | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Eastern (Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa)Eastern Standard Time | Midnight (12:00 AM)Thursday, November 19 |
| NewfoundlandNewfoundland Standard Time | 1:30 AMThursday, November 19 |
| AtlanticAtlantic Standard Time | 1:00 AMThursday, November 19 |
| Central (Winnipeg)Central Standard Time | 11:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| SaskatchewanCentral Standard Time | 11:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| Mountain (Calgary, Edmonton)Mountain Standard Time | 10:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| Pacific (Vancouver)Pacific Standard Time | 9:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
PlayStation 5 digital and code-in-box. Source: PlayStation Store listings (GTAVice), checked 2026-10-09.
Unlocking at the same time
ColombiaEcuadorPanamaPeruUnited States
Just before: Bolivia. Just after: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua.
All countriesBe ready the second it unlocks
- Preload from 12 November. The download is big, so start early.
- Check it fits on your console.
- Get your number in the GGBRO launch line.
- No early access or beta exists. Spot the scams.
GTA 6 in Canada
What time does GTA 6 come out in Canada?
On PS5, GTA 6 unlocks in Canada at midnight on Thursday, November 19 (Eastern (Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa) time). That is Thu 19 Nov, 05:00 UTC. Other parts of the country: Newfoundland 1:30 AM (Thursday, November 19); Atlantic 1:00 AM (Thursday, November 19); Central (Winnipeg) 11:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Saskatchewan 11:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Mountain (Calgary, Edmonton) 10:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Pacific (Vancouver) 9:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18). These times come from PlayStation Store listings; Rockstar has not confirmed them.
Can I preload GTA 6 in Canada?
Yes. Preloading is expected to open on 12 November 2026, a week before launch, so the game is ready the second it unlocks. Buy the digital version or redeem the code from the box first.
When does GTA 6 unlock on Xbox in Canada?
Xbox has not published its unlock times yet. The times on this page are for PlayStation 5. We will add Xbox times as soon as they appear.
Can I play earlier by switching my PS5 to New Zealand?
No. On PlayStation the unlock follows the store region of your account, and codes are region-locked. A Canada account unlocks at the Canada time.