iPhone 16 Pre-Orders Start Soon – Here’s When in Your Time Zone

Apple is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of the iPhone 16 series, which includes the iPhone 16, ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max. Pre-orders are set to begin on Friday, September 13 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple fans across the globe will have the opportunity to place their orders in real-time, with different regions having their own specific pre-order times.

To make things easier, here’s a list of pre-order times for various countries to ensure you’re among the first to secure your new device. Keep in mind that this list isn’t exhaustive, so it’s always a good idea to double-check the exact time for your location.

• Australia West: 8:00 p.m. AWST
• Australia East: 10:00 p.m. AEST
• Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland: 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, Norway, Sweden: 2:00 p.m. CEST
• Finland: 3:00 p.m. EEST
• Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore: 8:00 p.m. local time
• Ireland, Isle of Man, UK: 1:00 p.m. BST
• Japan, South Korea: 9:00 p.m. local time
• New Zealand: Midnight NZST (next day)
• Portugal: 1:00 p.m. WEST
• Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands: 8:00 a.m. AST
• Saudi Arabia: 3:00 p.m. AST
• UAE: 4:00 p.m. GST
• US West: 5:00 a.m. PDT
• US East: 8:00 a.m. EDT

Prepare for the iPhone 16 Launch

U.S. customers can streamline the pre-order process by using the “Get Ready” setup feature, which allows them to select their preferred iPhone model, confirm carrier details, and input payment and shipping information ahead of time. This way, you can be among the first to order when pre-orders go live.

Due to the high demand expected for the iPhone 16 series, it’s recommended that you place your pre-order as soon as possible. Popular models and colors may sell out within minutes, so early ordering is key for those wanting their devices on launch day.

The iPhone 16 starts at $799, and the iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999, consistent with the pricing of the iPhone 15 series from last year. U.S. carriers are offering various deals and discounts, and Apple provides trade-in options and the iPhone Upgrade Program to help reduce the cost of the new device.

The first shipments of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models will begin arriving on Friday, September 20, with early adopters set to receive their devices on launch day.