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Trying to find out the NBA 2K24 release time? You have found the right place as we take you through the release times across the world. Get ready for the new NBA season with our countdown as the excitement to launch builds.
The NBA 2K24 release date is just hours away. The various editions of the game will go live at the same time across the consoles available too. It doesn’t matter whether you are using Xbox, PlayStation, PC, or even Nintendo Switch, you will have access to the game at the same time as the rest of us.
Find out the NBA 2K24 release time below.
When is the NBA 2K24 release time?
The NBA 2K24 release time is set for 12am on September 8, across all time zones. The midnight release for all editions includes pre-orders, with no early access available. Fans who opt for the more expensive Black Mamba Edition or 25th Anniversary Edition will still have the same start time as those who have bought the Standard Edition or Kobe Bryant Edition.
While there are in-game differences between next-gen and old-gen consoles, once again the NBA 2K24 release time doesn’t change. Xbox Series X|S and PS5 players will have access to the game at the same time as Xbox One and PS4 platforms. Find out more about the next-gen differences here, including gameplay, crossplay, new ProPlay technology, and improvements to the Neighborhood mode.
| Country | Time Zone | Official Release Time |
| New Zealand | NZT | 12am, September 8 |
| Australia | ACT | 12am, September 8 |
| Japan | JST | 12am, September 8 |
| Europe | CET | 12am, September 8 |
| United Kingdom | BST | 12am, September 8 |
| United States | ET | 12am, September 8 |
| United States | PT | 12am, September 8 |
To ensure you can get in the game as quickly as possible, make sure you can preload NBA 2K24.
NBA 2K24 countdown clock
If you prefer a handy clock to let you know when the NBA 2K24 release time hits, we’ve got you covered there too. Do bear in mind that the game releases at midnight local time per region, so we’re setting this clock to midnight UK time. You may be able to play earlier by utilising the New Zealand trick, check below for how to do that.
What is the NBA 2K24 release time in New Zealand?
NBA 2K24 will be released at 12am on September 8 in New Zealand. This is in line with the worldwide midnight launch, so in theory, each country will have to wait for midnight in their specific time zone. However, the New Zealand trick looks set to work for this year’s basketball game. If you are going to try the NBA 2K24 New Zealand time trick, this is what time you may have access to the game.
| Country | Time Zone | Predicted Release Time |
| New Zealand | NZT | 12am, September 8 |
| Australia | ACT | 11pm, September 7 |
| Japan | JST | 10pm, September 7 |
| Europe | CET | 2pm, September 7 |
| United Kingdom | BST | 1pm, September 7 |
| United States | ET | 8am, September 7 |
| United States | PT | 5am, September 7 |
