GTA 6 release timein Egypt
12:00 AM on November 19 in Egypt is Nov 18, 22:00 UTC. Our conversion of the reported local-midnight pattern.
Last verified Oct 7, 2026
GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026 Confirmed. In Egypt, if the game unlocks at local midnight as press reports say, you can play from 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19 (UTC+2), which is Nov 18, 22:00 UTC. Unconfirmed
We did not find a store listing for Egypt that states a release time, so this is our conversion of local midnight, not an official timetable. Estimate Egypt is number 22 of 46 places on this site to reach the unlock.
Your times in Egypt
| Moment | Egypt time | UTC | New York time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-load opens, if it follows local midnight (date confirmed, hour not) | Nov 12, 12:00 AM | Nov 11, 22:00 UTC | Nov 11, 5:00 PM |
| Unlock at local midnight (press reports) | Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 22:00 UTC | Nov 18, 5:00 PM |
Egypt compared with other places
| Compared with | Their unlock | Egypt unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 7 hours before New York |
| Los Angeles | Nov 18, 9:00 PM their time | 7 hours before Los Angeles |
| London | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 2 hours before London |
| Tokyo | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 7 hours after Tokyo |
| Sydney | Nov 19, 12:00 AM their time | 9 hours after Sydney |
Clock changes before launch
Egypt changes its clocks on October 30, before launch: they go back one hour. The times above already use the new offset (UTC+2). If you set a reminder before October 30, check it again afterwards, because an alarm set in UTC or in another city will not follow your local change.
About the clock here
Egypt brought daylight saving back in 2023, and it ends on the last Thursday of October. By launch day Cairo is on UTC+2, matching South Africa and Athens.
This page also answers the question for: Cairo, Alexandria, Giza.
What to do on the night
Launch night in Egypt
- Pre-load opens on November 12 for digital pre-orders. Rockstar has confirmed the date, not the hour, so start the download as soon as it appears in your library. Confirmed
- On November 18, open the game's page on your console's store and look for a countdown or an unlock time in your own time zone.
- Be signed in and up to date at least an hour before the unlock, and restart your console to apply any system update.
- If the game does not unlock when this page says, use the store countdown. The store is the final word.
Price and rating in Egypt
We have not seen an official GTA 6 price for Egypt on a PlayStation, Xbox or Rockstar store page, so we do not quote one. Prices follow your regional store. Unconfirmed
We have not seen a local rating for Egypt on an official page. The US rating is ESRB Mature 17+. Confirmed See the parents' guide.
See our price guide and the pre-order bonus.
Nearby on the clock
Places that unlock just before and after:
- GTA 6 release time in Saudi Arabia: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 21:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Greece: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 22:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in South Africa: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 22:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Germany: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 23:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in France: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 23:00 UTC
- GTA 6 release time in Spain: Nov 19, 12:00 AM local, Nov 18, 23:00 UTC
Related
- Release date and unlock times: what Rockstar has confirmed.
- Release time by time zone: the world table.
- Pre-load and file size
- Launch-day checklist
- Live streams on launch night
What time does GTA 6 come out in Egypt?
At 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19, 2026 (UTC+2) if it unlocks at local midnight, which is Nov 18, 22:00 UTC. Estimate
What time is GTA 6 pre-load in Egypt?
Pre-load opens on November 12 for digital pre-orders. Rockstar has confirmed the date but not the hour. If it follows local midnight it is Nov 12, 12:00 AM. Estimate
How many hours ahead of New York is Egypt?
7 hours ahead of New York on November 19. Our home-page countdown ends at Nov 19, 7:00 AM in Egypt. Confirmed
Does the time change before launch in Egypt?
Egypt changes its clocks on October 30, before launch: they go back one hour. The times above already use the new offset (UTC+2). If you set a reminder before October 30, check it again afterwards, because an alarm set in UTC or in another city will not follow your local change.
Where is the official unlock time?
Rockstar has not printed one. Your console store page shows a countdown or release time for your region, and Rockstar announcements are the final word. Confirmed
Launch alerts
Get an email when pre-load opens.
One email when pre-load opens and one at launch. We also write if the date, price or time changes. No spam.
Sources
6 links- Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026Rockstar Games
- Rockstar Games announces pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VITake-Two Interactive, 2026-06-24
- Grand Theft Auto VI (PlayStation Store, US)PlayStation, 2026-10-07
- Grand Theft Auto VI (Xbox store, US)Xbox, 2026-10-07
- GTA 6 unlock times by regionGTA BOOM
- IANA Time Zone DatabaseIANA
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