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What time does GTA 6 unlock in Canada?
GTA 6 unlocks in Canada at midnight Eastern on Thursday 19 November 2026, at the same moment as the US. That is 9 pm on Wednesday 18 November in Vancouver.
GTA 6 unlock time by city in Canada
| City | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa | midnight, Thu 19 Nov |
| Winnipeg | midnight, Thu 19 Nov |
| Calgary, Edmonton | 11 pm, Wed 18 Nov |
| Vancouver | 10 pm, Wed 18 Nov |
One national time, anchored to US Eastern. Every city unlocks at the same moment.
Preload and price
Digital pre-orders can preload from local midnight on 12 November 2026, seven days before release. The Ultimate Edition gives no early access. No PC version at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC date; reports point to 2027.
Questions
What time does GTA 6 unlock in Canada?
GTA 6 unlocks in Canada at midnight Eastern on Thursday 19 November 2026, at the same moment as the US. That is 9 pm on Wednesday 18 November in Vancouver.
Does Canada get GTA 6 at the same time as the US?
Yes. Canada and the US unlock together at 05:00 UTC on 19 November, which is midnight Eastern.
When can I preload GTA 6 in Canada?
Digital pre-orders can preload from local midnight on 12 November 2026, a week before launch.
Launch night in Canada
The Sunset Strip board opens when New Zealand unlocks, so Canadian players can watch the first clips land, call which ones go viral, and post their own the moment they start. Make a Clip Call or try today's challenge.
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