GTA 6 release time in Germany
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GTA 6 unlocks on the German PlayStation Store at 00:00 CET on Thursday 19 November 2026, which is midnight on Wednesday night (23:00 UTC on 18 Nov). France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Poland and Switzerland unlock at the same moment.
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Countdown to unlock: Germany store, 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov CET
In your time zone: 23:00, Wed 18 Nov UTC
Germany unlock times by city
| City / time zone | Unlock (local) |
|---|---|
| Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne (CET) | 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov |
| Zurich, Switzerland (CET) | 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov |
Reported From the store listing [1] [2]. Rockstar hasn't confirmed an hour.
What to know
Summer time ended on 25 October, so launch night is on CET (UTC+1). Germany unlocks one hour before the UK and six hours before the US East Coast.
Austria's store wasn't in the regional data we checked. It uses the same time zone, so it's expected at 00:00 CET, but treat that as unverified.
Pre-loading opens on Thursday 12 November. At 100 Mbit/s, the leaked 210 GB PS5 size takes about 4 hours 40 minutes. At 50 Mbit/s, plan for over 9 hours.
Key facts
- Release date: 19 November 2026 Confirmed [1]
- Pre-load: from 12 November 2026 Confirmed
- PS5 download: 210 GB Leaked · Xbox: Unknown (file size details)
Other regions: full GTA 6 unlock table.
FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in Germany?
00:00 CET on Thursday 19 November 2026 per the German PlayStation Store listing. Rockstar has not announced an official hour.
Does GTA 6 come out earlier in Germany than in the UK?
Yes, by one hour. Germany unlocks at 23:00 UTC on 18 November and the UK at 00:00 UTC on 19 November.
When does GTA 6 pre-load start in Germany?
On 12 November 2026 for digital pre-orders.