GTA 6 Release Time in Mexico
GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM CST on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Mexico. That’s 19 hours after New Zealand, the first country to unlock, and 1 hour after the US East Coast.
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Unlock: Thursday, November 19 at 12:00 AM CST
GTA 6 unlock time by time zone in Mexico
| Where | Local unlock time | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 AM |
| Tijuana | Wed, Nov 18, 10:00 PM | Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 AM |
| Cancún | Thu, Nov 19, 1:00 AM | Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 AM |
These times come from PlayStation Store listings reported in September 2026, not from Rockstar. A country is listed with one unlock time, so every zone above unlocks at the same instant. Check your own store page in launch week.
When does GTA 6 pre-load in Mexico?
Rockstar’s support pages say digital pre-loading begins at local midnight on November 12, 2026. In Mexico that’s Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 AM (CST), a week before the game unlocks. Pre-loading only downloads the files, and the game stays locked until the time above. Details on size and storage are in our pre-load guide.
Mexico compared with the rest of the world
- Mexico unlocks 19 hours after New Zealand (the first country to unlock).
- Mexico unlocks 6 hours after the UK.
- Mexico unlocks 1 hour after the US East Coast.
- Mexico abolished most daylight saving time in 2022, so Mexico City is UTC−6 all year.
- It’s reported to unlock one hour after the US East Coast.
Countries that unlock around the same time
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GTA 6 release time in Mexico: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in Mexico?
Based on PlayStation Store listings, GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM CST on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Mexico. That’s Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 AM UTC.
When can I pre-load GTA 6 in Mexico?
Rockstar’s support pages say pre-loading starts at local midnight on November 12, 2026 for digital pre-orders. Applying the same pattern, that’s Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 AM in Mexico. Confirm the time on your store page.
Does Mexico get GTA 6 before or after the US?
Mexico unlocks 1 hour after the US East Coast.
Is the Xbox release time the same?
Not confirmed. These times come from PlayStation Store listings, not from Rockstar. Xbox usually unlocks at midnight local time too, but check your Microsoft Store page in launch week.
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Sources: PlayStation Store unlock windows as reported by VICE and others (September 2026); Rockstar Games support pages for pre-load. Times computed from the reported pattern. Checked 2026-10-13.