When does WoW Forever launch? Launch time worldwide
WoW Forever launches worldwide at the same moment, with no Early Access. Here you can see the launch time in your time zone and in around 30 cities worldwide, plus the dates for name reservation and raids.
Wednesday, Nov 4, 3:00 p.m. (PST)
WoW Forever has launched. Current status: Server status.
Launch time in every time zone
| City / time zone | Local time | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, Vancouver (PST) | Wed, Nov 4, 3:00 p.m. | UTC−8 |
| Chicago, Dallas (CST) | Wed, Nov 4, 5:00 p.m. | UTC−6 |
| New York, Toronto, Montréal (EST) | Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m. | UTC−5 |
| London, Dublin (GMT) | Wed, Nov 4, 11:00 p.m. | UTC±0 |
| Sydney, Melbourne (AEDT) | Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 a.m. | UTC+11 |
| Auckland (NZDT) | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 p.m. | UTC+13 |
| Honolulu (Hawaii) | Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m. | UTC−10 |
| Mexico City | Wed, Nov 4, 5:00 p.m. | UTC−6 |
| Bogotá, Lima | Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m. | UTC−5 |
| Santiago de Chile | Wed, Nov 4, 8:00 p.m. | UTC−3 |
| Buenos Aires | Wed, Nov 4, 8:00 p.m. | UTC−3 |
| São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília | Wed, Nov 4, 8:00 p.m. | UTC−3 |
| Lisbon, Porto | Wed, Nov 4, 11:00 p.m. | UTC±0 |
| Berlin, Vienna, Zurich (CET) | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 a.m. | UTC+1 |
| Paris, Brussels, Geneva | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 a.m. | UTC+1 |
| Madrid, Barcelona | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 a.m. | UTC+1 |
| Rome, Milan | Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 a.m. | UTC+1 |
| Helsinki, Athens, Bucharest | Thu, Nov 5, 1:00 a.m. | UTC+2 |
| Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5, 2:00 a.m. | UTC+3 |
| Moscow, Saint Petersburg (MSK) | Thu, Nov 5, 2:00 a.m. | UTC+3 |
| Dubai | Thu, Nov 5, 3:00 a.m. | UTC+4 |
| New Delhi, Mumbai | Thu, Nov 5, 4:30 a.m. | UTC+5:30 |
| Novosibirsk | Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 a.m. | UTC+7 |
| Beijing, Shanghai | Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 a.m. | UTC+8 |
| Taipei, Hong Kong | Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 a.m. | UTC+8 |
| Seoul (KST) | Thu, Nov 5, 8:00 a.m. | UTC+9 |
| Tokyo | Thu, Nov 5, 8:00 a.m. | UTC+9 |
| Vladivostok | Thu, Nov 5, 9:00 a.m. | UTC+10 |
Official time: November 4, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PST). All other times are converted from it, taking into account the clock changes in Europe (Oct 25) and the US (Nov 1). official
Name Reservation
- Early name reservation runs from Oct 27, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026. Dates in Pacific time; in Korea and Taiwan it runs from Oct 28, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 local time. official
- Blizzard has not announced a time yet. unconfirmed
- Only with an upgrade pack (Skyborne Heroic Pack or higher), for up to three characters; first come, first served. More: Rulesets and Names.
- Clock change ahead: Europe switches to winter time on Oct 25, the US not until Nov 1. Until Oct 31, the US West Coast is still on daylight saving time (UTC−7). That week, Pacific time is only 8 hours behind Central Europe instead of 9; from Nov 1 the usual gap applies again.
More dates
- Stress test on Oct 19: what we know. unconfirmed
- Last full beta day: Oct 21, 2026 (Pacific time). Progress does not carry over. official
- Invited friends can play from launch until Nov 11, 2026 without their own subscription (Invite-A-Friend). official
- The first raids open on Dec 9, 2026, in Korea and Taiwan on Dec 10, 2026 local time: Raids. official
FAQ
When does WoW Forever launch?
WoW Forever launches worldwide at the same moment: Wednesday, Nov 4, 3:00 p.m. (PST). That is November 4 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PST) and 11:00 p.m. UTC.
Is there Early Access?
No. According to Blizzard, WoW Forever launches for everyone at the same time, with no early access for specific packs.
Why do some sources say November 4 and others November 5?
Both are the same moment: in the Americas it is still the afternoon or evening of November 4, while in Europe and Asia it is already November 5.
PST or PDT?
PST. US daylight saving time ends on November 1, so Pacific Standard Time (UTC−8) applies at launch. Times given in “PDT” are wrong and off by one hour.
Does WoW Forever launch at the same time in Korea, Taiwan and China?
Yes. It will be 8:00 a.m. in Seoul and 7:00 a.m. in Taipei and Beijing on November 5. In China, the game is operated by NetEase.
When does name reservation start?
From Oct 27, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026 (Pacific time), in Korea and Taiwan from Oct 28, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 local time. Blizzard has not announced a time yet.
When do the first raids open?
On Dec 9, 2026, in Korea and Taiwan on Dec 10, 2026 local time. Blizzard has not announced a time yet.
Around launch
- Stress test
What we know about the stress test on Oct 19. - Server status
Servers, queues and known issues during launch week. - Release and Countdown
Every date up to the raid launch.
Last updated: Oct 14, 2026. We only use information from official announcements. Anything that so far only appears on fan sites or is contradictory is marked and may still change.
More WoW Forever Guides
- What's New in WoW Forever?
Every change compared to Classic at a glance. - Rulesets and Names
Normal, PvP, RP, Hardcore and name reservation. - Races and Classes
Skyborne and every race and class combination. - Raids
Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia from Dec 9, 2026. - PvP
Honor, rank points, ranks 1–14 and the new battleground. - Legacy System
65 challenges, three trees, cosmetic rewards. - Which class suits me?
Quiz with 8 questions and a class recommendation. - Best professions
Which profession suits which class. - Making gold
Honest ways to earn gold, no buying, no bots. - Release and Countdown
Every date up to the raid launch. - Tier list
The strongest classes and specs by role. - Skyborne guide
The new race: factions, racial abilities and starting zone. - Hardcore
What is confirmed and what is still open. - Onyxia attunement
Every attunement quest as a checklist. - Server status
Servers, queues and known issues during launch week. - What to do at which level?
Zones, quests and dungeons for every level. - Riding
Required level, cost and mounts. - Camping
Every camp object and what it is good for. - Lockpicking
Rogue guide from 1 to 300. - Pick Pocket
What rogues can steal and where. - Install addons
How to get addons into WoW Forever. - Launch checklist
Day 1 in WoW Forever: everything to tick off. - Legacy planner
Plan the perk trees and tick off all 65 challenges.