Here's When iPhone 16 Pre-Orders Begin in Every Time Zone

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16, ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max are set to begin on Friday, September 13 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with the new devices set to become available in multiple countries around the world simultaneously.

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We've compiled pre-order times for various countries to help MacRumors readers be among the first to order. This list isn't exhaustive, so please verify the exact time for your specific location.

  • Australia West - 8:00 p.m. AWST
  • Australia East - 10:00 p.m. AEST
  • Austria - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Belgium - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Canada West - 5:00 a.m. PDT
  • Canada East - 8:00 a.m. EDT
  • China - 8:00 p.m. CST
  • Denmark - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Finland - 3:00 p.m. EEST
  • France - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Germany - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Guernsey - 1:00 p.m. BST
  • Hong Kong - 8:00 p.m. HKT
  • Ireland - 1:00 p.m. IST
  • Isle of Man - 1:00 p.m. BST
  • Italy - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Japan - 9:00 p.m. JST
  • Jersey - 1:00 p.m. BST
  • Luxembourg - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Netherlands - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • New Zealand - midnight NZST next day
  • Norway - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Portugal - 1:00 p.m. WEST
  • Puerto Rico - 8:00 a.m. AST
  • Saudi Arabia - 3:00 p.m. AST
  • Singapore - 8:00 p.m. SGT
  • South Korea – 9:00 p.m. KST
  • Spain - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Sweden - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Switzerland - 2:00 p.m. CEST
  • Taiwan - 8:00 p.m. CST
  • UAE - 4:00 p.m GST
  • United Kingdom - 1:00 p.m. BST
  • United States West - 5:00 a.m. PDT
  • United States Mountain - 6:00 a.m. MDT
  • United States Central - 7:00 a.m. CDT
  • United States East - 8:00 a.m. EDT
  • US Virgin Islands - 8:00 a.m. AST

U.S. customers can prepare for the iPhone 16 launch using the "Get Ready" pre-order setup. This process allows you to select your iPhone model, confirm your carrier, and enter payment and shipping details in advance.

For those wanting a device on launch day, immediate pre-ordering is recommended. Supply availability is uncertain, and popular models or colors may sell out within minutes or hours.

The iPhone 16 starts at $799, while the iPhone 16 Pro begins at $999, matching the iPhone 15 series pricing when they debuted last September. U.S. carriers are offering various discounts. Apple also provides the iPhone Upgrade Program and trade-in options to reduce costs.

Pre-orders open on September 13. The first iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro orders will be delivered to customers on Friday, September 20.

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Top Rated Comments

klasma Avatar
18 months ago
Why would I want to pre-order them in every time zone?


Edit: Original article title was "Here's When You Can Pre-Order the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in Every Time Zone".
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mdatwood Avatar
18 months ago

Why preorder at all?
This is no longer some hot, massively in demand, going to sell out instantly, product
The bigger screen, AI additions, and camera changes have some analysts thinking this could be a super cycle. Keep in mind most people aren't on Macrumors and don't have iPhone 15s.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
18 months ago
Why preorder at all?
This is no longer some hot, massively in demand, going to sell out instantly, product
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
0815 Avatar
18 months ago
I miss the times when I had to get up in the middle of the night to get my order in, was part of the pre-order experience :)
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mikeyteh Avatar
18 months ago
I do worry about this generation if they are incapable of determining time zones.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
18 months ago

The bigger screen, AI additions, and camera changes have some analysts thinking this could be a super cycle.
Don't they wish
lol

Analysts are useless
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)