GTA 6 Release Time in Thailand
GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM ICT on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Thailand. That’s 6 hours after New Zealand, the first country to unlock, and 12 hours before the US East Coast.
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Unlock: Thursday, November 19 at 12:00 AM ICT
GTA 6 unlock time by time zone in Thailand
| Where | Local unlock time | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| All of Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai) | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 PM |
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 Thailand?
Rockstar’s support pages say digital pre-loading begins at local midnight on November 12, 2026. In Thailand that’s Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 AM (ICT), 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.
Thailand compared with the rest of the world
- Thailand unlocks 6 hours after New Zealand (the first country to unlock).
- Thailand unlocks 7 hours before the UK.
- Thailand unlocks 12 hours before the US East Coast.
- Thailand uses ICT (UTC+7) all year, with no daylight saving.
Countries that unlock around the same time
- Japan: 2 hours earlier
- South Korea: 2 hours earlier
- India: 1.5 hours later
- UAE: 3 hours later
Not in this list? Use our GTA 6 unlock time tool to get your exact time from your device’s time zone.
GTA 6 release time in Thailand: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in Thailand?
Based on PlayStation Store listings, GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM ICT on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Thailand. That’s Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 PM UTC.
When can I pre-load GTA 6 in Thailand?
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 Thailand. Confirm the time on your store page.
Does Thailand get GTA 6 before or after the US?
Thailand unlocks 12 hours before 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.