GTA 6 release time in Canada
GTA VI unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 in each of Canada’s time zones, starting with Newfoundland at Thu 03:30 UTC.
Unlock time in every time zone in Canada
| Where | UTC | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland (St. John’s) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 03:30 | — |
| Atlantic (Halifax) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 04:00 | — |
| Eastern (Toronto, Montréal) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 05:00 | — |
| Central (Winnipeg) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 05:00 | — |
| Saskatchewan (Regina) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 06:00 | — |
| Mountain (Calgary, Edmonton) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 06:00 | — |
| Pacific (Vancouver) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 07:00 | — |
PlayStation says GTA VI unlocks at midnight local time. Some outlets report Rockstar may unlock by country rather than by every time zone, which could put all of Canada on one unlock time. We’ll update this page as soon as Rockstar confirms. Digital Foundry report
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GTA 6 in Canada: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in Canada?
GTA VI unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 in each of Canada’s time zones, starting with Newfoundland at Thu 03:30 UTC.
Can I pre-load GTA 6 in Canada?
Yes. Pre-loading opened on 10 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox for anyone who has pre-ordered. You need about 212 GB free. Pre-load guide →
How much is GTA 6 in Canada?
Local pricing is set by PlayStation and Microsoft for Canada. The US price is $79.99 for Standard and $99.99 for Ultimate. Compare editions →
Is GTA 6 on PC in Canada?
No. At launch GTA VI is on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Rockstar has not announced a PC date. On a PC or phone you can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming with Game Pass Ultimate.
Sources: PlayStation Support · PlayStation Blog · Rockstar Newswire