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WoW Forever Release Time and Launch Countdown
By Marc · Updated October 12, 2026
WoW Forever launches on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, worldwide at the same moment. In Europe that's the night of November 4 to 5: 11:00 p.m. in the UK and midnight in Central Europe.
WoW Forever launch time per region
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| US West (Los Angeles) | Wed, Nov 4 | 15:00 PST (3:00 pm) |
| US East (New York) | Wed, Nov 4 | 18:00 EST (6:00 pm) |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Wed, Nov 4 | 20:00 BRT (8:00 pm) |
| UK and Ireland (London) | Wed, Nov 4 | 23:00 GMT (11:00 pm) |
| Central Europe (Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam) | Thu, Nov 5 | 00:00 CET (12:00 am) |
| Eastern Europe (Helsinki, Athens) | Thu, Nov 5 | 01:00 EET (1:00 am) |
| Moscow | Thu, Nov 5 | 02:00 MSK (2:00 am) |
| China and Taiwan | Thu, Nov 5 | 07:00 CST (7:00 am) |
| Korea (Seoul) | Thu, Nov 5 | 08:00 KST (8:00 am) |
| Australia East (Sydney) | Thu, Nov 5 | 10:00 AEDT (10:00 am) |
| New Zealand (Auckland) | Thu, Nov 5 | 12:00 NZDT (12:00 pm) |
The time comes from Blizzard's launch announcement. Its post says PDT once, but US daylight saving time ends on November 1, so on November 4 the Pacific time is PST.
Get ready before launch
- Read what has changed compared with Classic: new items, reworked talents, the Skyborne and new race and class combinations.
- Set up the character you plan to play in the WoW Forever helper, then see its first upgrades in the gear and leveling helper.
- Plan your build in the talent calculator before you spend a point.
- Know your first dungeons: the Hall of Thanes and the Ruins of Lordaeron are among the earliest.
Frequently asked questions
When does WoW Forever release?
WoW Forever launches on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, worldwide at the same moment.
What time does WoW Forever launch in Europe?
At 11:00 p.m. GMT on November 4 in the UK, which is midnight going into Thursday, November 5 in Central Europe (CET) and 1:00 a.m. on November 5 in Eastern Europe (EET).
What time does WoW Forever launch in the US?
At 3:00 p.m. PST on the West Coast and 6:00 p.m. EST on the East Coast, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Do all regions get WoW Forever at the same time?
Yes. Blizzard launches WoW Forever globally at one moment, so it's a different local time and sometimes a different date depending on where you live.